I shall, of course, be very glad to give you a passage; and to hear the story of your adventures, which ought to be very interesting." "I have had very few adventures," Terence replied.

"The muleteer knew the country perfectly; and had no difficulty in obtaining, from the peasants, news of the movements of the French.

When I started I had no idea of making such a long journey; but had intended to join Lord Beresford in front of Badajos, if I could not manage to cross the frontier higher up; but Marmont's march south rendered that impossible, and I thought that the safer plan would be to keep well away from the frontier; as of course things are much more settled in the interior, and two or three muleteers with their animals would excite little attention, even if we passed through a town with a large French garrison; except that the mules might have been impressed and, as I had no means of recompensing my guide in that case, I was anxious to avoid all risk.
"When do you sail, sir ?" "At eight o'clock tomorrow.

You cannot very well go in that attire," the captain said, smiling.

"I shall be glad to advance any sum that you may require to procure clothes.