"Ah! You are quite right; now let us think of our business a little. The squadron has arrived?"
"Yes, general, two days since; it has encamped in a pretty thick wood, situated near the river."
"Better and better. Is this encampment far from here?"
"A league at the most, general," he added.
"That's right. Come, we had better go there at once. You know the way?"
"Oh, by daylight I do not fear to miss my road."
And they set out side by side.
"What! Do you not mount horse, general?"
"No, I prefer to lead him by the bridle."
"As you like, general; I will do what suits you."