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 cromancer these many years, they gave notice to the governor of the supposed transaction, and he bearing me a great regard, would not meddle with this affair; he has however requested my general to remove me to some other place, as soon as possible, which my commanding officer was very willing to grant. He sent for me the day before yesterday, and when I appeared before him accosted me thus:"

"Volkert, I have warned thee several times to practise no more thine infernal tricks, I expected thou wouldst shew some regard for thy General, but seeing that all my endeavours to recall thee to thy duty are fruitless, I must send thee away, yet do not fear that I shall be unkind to thee, I know thou art a clever fellow, and I will give thee a commission as recruiting officer, which employment, I suppose, will not be disagreeable to thee, because it will afford thee an opportunity to make a proper use of thy talents."