"No," said Savrola. "It is good of you to think of it; but I have saved this people from tyranny and must now try to save them from themselves."
"You have saved the lives of my brother-officers," said the boy; "you can count on me."
Savrola looked at him and an idea struck him. "These relays were ordered to convey Her Excellency to neutral territory; they had better be so used. Will you conduct her?"
"Is she in this house?" inquired the Subaltern.
"Yes," said Savrola bluntly.
Tiro laughed; he was not in the least scandalised. "I am beginning to learn more politics every day," he said.
"You wrong me," said Savrola; "but will you do as I ask?"
"Certainly, when shall I start?"
"When can you?"
"I will bring the travelling-coach round in half-an-hour."