will drive, and let the bearer ride with the others.

"Very truly yours,
"RONLEY."

_To whom it may concern_.

"Mme. St. Jovite, the bearer, is on her way to my house at
Wrentham, Frontenac County, second concession, with a despatch of
urgent character. I shall be greatly favored by all who give her
furtherance in this journey.

"Respectfully, etc.,
"Ronley,
"Colonel of King's Guard."


For fear of a cipher, the general gave tantamount terms for each
letter, and his Lordship rewrote them.

"I thought the name St. Jovite would be as good as any," he
remarked.

The rendezvous was carefully mapped. The guard came, and his
Lordship rose languidly.

"One thing more," said he. "Let the men go over without
arms--if--if you will be so good."

"I shall consider that," said the general.