"If that is the case, I will follow you, Michael; I am now as eager as you are to finish the affair."
The Major went on deck and got into the boat, which was at once pushed off, and set out for the landing place.
Michael's heart beat ready to burst, while he followed with an anxious eye, the light yawl which was rapidly leaving the lugger, and was already close in shore.
[CHAPTER XI.]
FRANCE, FAREWELL!
The Major had scarce landed at Sainte Marguerite, ere everything were in commotion in the fort.
On leaving the isle on the previous evening, the governor had stated that he was going on a journey, and would be absent a week, perhaps two.
The Lieutenant, intrusted with the command of the fort during his absence, eagerly hastened to meet him, curious to learn the motive for such a speedy return.