"
"What was his name?" the governor asked.
"Peter Michaeloff.
"Do you know him?" he added, as he saw a look of surprise in the
governor's face.
"I know one of that name," the governor said doubtfully, "I don't
know that he is a doctor; though he may be, for he knows something
of many things."
"Oh, he was a doctor," Charlie said confidently. "I know Kelly said
he could take off a limb as well as he could do it, himself."
"What sort of man was he?"
"He was a tall, strong man, with black hair and gray eyes. He has
rather a positive way of talking, and seemed to have very strong
opinions about things. He looked good tempered, but I should say
that he could be passionate enough, if he were put out."
"That might be the Peter Michaeloff I know," the governor said.
"You are sure he said that you were to ask for him, if you were a
second time taken prisoner?"
"I am quite certain he said so, though I don't know whether the
promise meant much. But he certainly spoke as if he thought he
might be able to help me, and, though it did not seem likely that I
could have such bad luck twice, I think he meant at the time what
he said, and I should think he was the sort of man who would keep
his word."
"I will make some inquiries," the governor said, "and find out, if
I can, where he is at present.
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