On 24 September 1938 , he took up his post as Third Secretary at HM Embassy , Paris .
There being no lack of confidence in Maclean 's abilities , he was sent to the trivial but prestigious post in Paris .
On 24 September 1938 , Maclean took up Maclean 's post as Third Secretary at HM Embassy Paris Paris .
There being no lack of confidence in Maclean 's abilities , he was sent to the trivial but prestigious post in Paris .