"But not through the house!

"Captain Hay, you remember Captain Clodfelter

  from the day of the prisoner exchange?"

"Hard t' forget."

"Sadly, Captain Hay says he cannot stay."

"Nonsense!  We need you, Hay."

"Oh!  My chocolate soldier!"

"Oh, Elizabeth, this is one of our new British friends (wink-wink)...Captain Hay!"

"My orders, Frederick!?  Why ever would I tell you to bring

  Captain Hay's bag out here?"

"Uh...my mistake, Madam.  Beg pardon, Madam."