This system of _espionnage_ was very naturally looked upon as cruel and insulting in the extreme; it rouzed the indignant feelings of all the officers against the General; but for obvious reasons they could not resent his proceedings in any other way than by demonstrations of contempt. One, however, a convalescent Lieutenant, who had “Done the state some service,” happened to have fallen within the General’s _evening_ eye: he was, in fact, as the phrase is, _dogged_ a mile out of the town, and next day popped into orders for “_joining forthwith_,” although still very weak, and a man “---- Who never turned his back On duty or the foe.” The Lieutenant prepared to obey, and the day previous to his departure, in riding through Lisbon, whither he had gone to purchase some articles necessary for his march, accompanied by a brother officer, he met General P. in one of the main streets, attended by his orderly dragoon--one of the Portuguese police. The Lieutenant, on perceiving him, allowed his friend to ride on, while he pulled up a little, so as to come very slowly in front of the General. As soon as he breasted him, he stopped--affected an animated smile of recognition--took off his hat in a most respectful manner--held out his hand to the General, which was duly received; and, still smiling, griped his fingers as fast as if they were fixed in a vice, while he thus emphatically addressed him:--“Sir, an officer who has served in seven actions, and who has been thrice wounded, has the pleasure of telling you that you are a most _contemptible spy_, and a _disgrace to the commission you hold_. You are fit for no command unless it be in the police. Good morning, _mouchard_.” The General instantly called to the orderly dragoon;--“Listen to this officer,” said he; “Mark him, Sir--mark his words, Sir.” Then calling after the officer--who trotted off bowing politely--“Come back here, Sir--Mr.---- I say--do you hear, Sir?” he almost gasped with passion; but the Lieutenant was gone, and the General left with his orderly, who looked as apathetically as the statue in St. James’s square. The Lieutenant went home, but was not permitted to march so soon as he expected: for he was placed in arrest, and his conduct submitted to the investigation of a court of inquiry, upon charges of mutinous conduct highly unbecoming the character of an officer and a gentleman, &c. &c., preferred against him by General P******.