"If you take the trouble, as you say, my lord, of delivering my
letters yourself, you will not have to travel such a distance.
Within three days General Bonaparte will be in Paris."

"Oh!" said the Englishman, without betraying the least surprise,
"do you think so?"

"I am sure of it," replied Roland.

"Truly, he is a very extraordinary man, your General Bonaparte.
Now, have you any other recommendations to make to me, M. de
Montrevel?"

"One only, my lord."

"Oh! as many as you please."

"No, thank you, one only, but that is very important."

"What is it?"

"If I am killed--but I doubt if I be so fortunate."

Sir John looked at Roland with that expression of wonder which
he had already awakened three or four times.

"If I am killed," resumed Roland; "for after all one must be prepared
for everything--"

"Yes, if you are killed, I understand."