Then he kissed me again.
"Thank you, you are a brave boy; go and play, and take care they do not suspect you came to see us."
"Are you certain, General, that you will not need either the pistols or the money?"
"No, thank you: the same offer has already been made me this evening, and I declined it."
"Then I may tell those who are frightened about you, that you have no fear?"
The general began to laugh.
"Yes, tell them that."
And he kissed me for the last time, and pushed me gently towards the door.
Charles returned with the light.