Page 283 - A Jacobite Exile

"It shall be Gottenburg, sir. It is thanks to you that I have got my liberty and
my ship, and a day or two can make no difference to me."

Charlie, indeed, had thought the matter over as he drove along. He would

not be able to rejoin the army until it had gone into winter quarters, and
therefore decided that he would go to Gottenburg, apply for six months'
leave, and spend the winter with his father. Somewhat puzzled at the

mention of his things having gone on board, he went into the cabin, and
found there a handsome pelisse trimmed with costly furs, two robes

composed of valuable skins, and a change of clothes.

The wind held fair, blowing strongly, and four days later he arrived at

Gottenburg.