So it shall, if the power
remain with me to save it. I am come to redeem my pledge, and
to save your life by the sacrifice of my own. Here--not one word
of expostulation, change habits with me, and you may then pass
by the officers, and guards, and even through the approaching
mob, with the most perfect temerity. There is a virtue in this garb,
and, instead of offering to detain you, they shall pay you
obeisance. Make haste, and leave this place for the present, flying
where you best may, and, if I escape from these dangers that
surround me, I will endeavour to find you out, and bring you
what intelligence I am able."
I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that
he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's
mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as
he continued to urge me. My hall door and postern gate were both
strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within,
searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted
their caps as I passed by them. Only one superior officer accosted
me, asking if I had seen the culprit. I knew not what answer to
make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is
safe enough.
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