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The time is so short and the conditions so difficult . I may count upon your assistance , Baron ? '' The Baron drew from his pocket a crumpled piece of paper . `` I received a telegram from headquarters this after noon , '' he said , `` with instructions to place myself entirely at your disposal . '' `` You will return with me , then , to the Embassy ? '' Monsieur de Lamborne asked , eagerly . The Baron de Grost did not at once reply .