He declared himself ready to accompany Anton upon the terms proposed.
Accordingly, under the protection of the great cockade upon his companion's hat, Anton hurried from house to house, pale indeed from loss of rest, but with an undaunted heart.

Every where he was received with amazement not always free from confusion.

"How could people think in such a time about winding up matters of business, with the noise of arms all round, and in deadly fear of a horrible future ?" Anton coolly replied, "Our firm is not accustomed to trouble itself about rumors of war when not absolutely obliged to do so.

All times are suited for the fulfillment of obligations; and if this be a fit season for us to come here, it is also a fit season for you to arrange matters with me;" through which representations he succeeded here and there in obtaining definite promises, commissions, nay, even reimbursement.
After a few hours' hard work, Anton met his principal in the agent's house.

When he had made his report, the merchant said, reaching out his hand to him, "If we can succeed in getting our wagons safely out of the town, we shall have done enough to enable us to bear the unavoidable losses that we must undergo.