“Nevertheless, it is just that that I am fearful of,” said Lord Hastings slowly. “You see, I know you of old.”
“Then we can’t go, sir?” asked Frank, greatly disappointed.
“I didn’t say that,” replied Lord Hastings.
“Then you mean we can, sir?”
“Well, yes, if you will give me your solemn promises to be very careful.”
“We will do that, sir, won’t we, Jack?”
“We will,” was his friend’s reply.
“In that event,” said Lord Hastings, “you have my permission to go. You will also promise to return within three hours.”
“We promise that also, sir,” said Jack.
“Then you may go; but if I were you I would remove your uniforms and don civilian clothes. Then you may pass muster anywhere, as there are many foreigners in the city.”