I determined, however, to tax your
father with the fact on my return to quarters; and, from
the manner in which he met the charge, to form my own
conclusion.
"Meanwhile we pursued our course; and after an hour's
rather laborious exertion, at length emerged from the
succession of glens and rocks that lay in our way; when,
skirting the valley in which the town was situated, we
finally reached the cottage where I had secured my lodging.
Previous to entering it, I had told your mother, that
for the few hours that would intervene before the marriage
ceremony could be performed, I should, by way of lulling
the curiosity of her hostess, introduce her as a near
relative of my own. This I did accordingly; and, having
seen that every thing was comfortably arranged for her
convenience, and recommending her strongly to the care
of the old woman, I set off once more in search of the
chaplain of the regiment Before I could reach his residence,
however, I was met by a sergeant of my company, who came
running towards me, evidently with some intelligence of
moment. He stated, that my presence was required without
delay.
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