"In what way shall I bring you the person's answer?"
"Bring it yourself, if you are not afraid to enter my camp a second time."
"You are well aware that I fear nothing, General. I will bring you the answer."
"I wish it; good-bye."
"Farewell," the American answered.
And bowing to the company, he withdrew, accompanied by the Colonel.
"You played a dangerous game," the latter said, when they had gone a few steps; "the General might very easily have had you hung."
The American shrugged his shoulders.
"He would not have dared," he said, disdainfully.
"Oh, oh! and why not, if you please?"