On this, Bombay flew into a passion, abusing the men who were helping me, as there were fires and powder-boxes under the tent.

I of course had to fly into a passion and abuse Bombay.

He, in a still greater rage, said he would pitch into the men, for the whole place would be blown up.

"That is no reason why you should abuse my men," I said, "who are better than you by obeying my orders.

If I choose to blow up my property, that is my look-out; and if you don't do your duty, I will blow you up also." Foaming and roaring with rage, Bombay said he would not stand being thus insulted.