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 that look.—"This is a friend," said he;—and going forward, he returned with a bundle, that contained the dress of a soldier, and in which he quickly arrayed himself, throwing his other clothes under some large stones and rubbish.

"We have now the day before us," said he, "and no time to lose before we reach a place of safety. I have given out in the Castle, that I shall pass the day with you at the hermit's. No suspicion, therefore, will be entertained 'till night, nor any thoughts of a pursuit 'till morning, because no one has a right to command or leave his post, consequently much time will elapse before that is determined upon."

"But the woman," said Ferdinand.

"Will be safe with us," answered Heli, smiling, and pointing to the soldier, who was so perfectly disguised by her dress and mustaches, that they had not the least suspicion of her sex.

"Will she not be missed?" asked the Count.