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At present the situation is somewhat chaotic , and politics will not be openly and generally discussed , simply because no one knows what anyone else 's opinion may be . '' `` Well , then , till the evening I will say goodbye , colonel . I am going to have a chat with Sergeant MacIntosh , and shall then return to Conde 's hotel . I suppose I shall be expected to take my midday meal there . '' `` It would be as well to do so certainly , even though it is like enough that he himself will not be there . He is the prince of schemers , and doubtless at present his thoughts are concentrated on the manner in which he and Enghien can best gain advantages from the victory . '' On entering the Scottish Soldier , Hector found that , as he hoped , the cabaret was deserted , for it was the hour at which the regiment was assembled for drill .