himself abroad again. Several times De Coude had called, and when
he found that Tarzan was anxious for employment of some nature he
promised to see what could be done to find a berth for him.

It was the first day that Tarzan was permitted to go out that
he received a message from De Coude requesting him to call at the
count's office that afternoon.

He found De Coude awaiting him with a very pleasant welcome, and a
sincere congratulation that he was once more upon his feet. Neither
had ever mentioned the duel or the cause of it since that morning
upon the field of honor.

"I think that I have found just the thing for you, Monsieur Tarzan,"
said the count. "It is a position of much trust and responsibility,
which also requires considerably physical courage and prowess. I
cannot imagine a man better fitted than you, my dear Monsieur Tarzan,
for this very position. It will necessitate travel, and later it
may lead to a very much better post--possibly in the diplomatic
service.

"At first, for a short time only, you will be a special agent in
the service of the ministry of war. Come, I will take you to the
gentleman who will be your chief. He can explain the duties better
than I, and then you will be in a position to judge if you wish to
accept or no."

De Coude himself escorted Tarzan to the office of General Rochere,
the chief of the bureau to which Tarzan would be attached if he
accepted the position. There the count left him, after a glowing