"One day he came and told me to follow him into the woods.  My master's hut was some way from the other habitations, so that we could go out without of necessity being observed.  It was, however, necessary to be cautious.  What was my delight when he took me to a height, and showing me a vessel in the distance, pointed to the fort, and signed to me to run and join you as fast as I could!  You know all the rest."