Görgei disappeared, while I, going to the bow of the boat, gazed ahead into the gloom.
Here and there a light shining from the river's bank roused my interest for the moment; but taking it altogether, it was dreary work, and I thought regretfully of the snug barracks.
Presently, however, Görgei joined me, and in his company I lost all sense of weariness and discomfort.
Though burdened by such a load of care, and ready at any moment to assume the sternness of the chief, he laughed and joked with me as if we were equals, his cheerful gaiety making the time pass quite pleasantly.
Indeed the general was a splendid companion, but he had two foibles--he thought sleep was a mistake, and eating a luxury one should try to do without.
With these opinions I did not altogether hold, so I inwardly blessed the captain of the boat when he suggested we should go below and have a snack of supper.
Having made a good meal, I wrapped myself up warmly and lay down, leaving Görgei poring over some maps and making calculations.
I cannot say what occurred during the night, but when I awoke next morning the general was still intent on his work and looking fresh as ever.
About mid-day the steamer slowed down; a boat was lowered, into which Sándor put my baggage; then Görgei got in, and we followed.
We were not near any town, but the general had evidently made his arrangements, for as the sailors pulled us ashore, a body of soldiers--some on foot, others on horseback--came down to the water's edge.