One of them recognized Dartrey.

He changed a prickly subject to one that is generally as acceptable to the servants of Mars.

His companion said: 'Who is the girl out with Judith Marsett ?' He flavoured eulogies of the girl's good looks in easy garrison English.

She was praised for sitting her horse well.

One had met her on the parade, in the afternoon, walking with Mrs.Marsett.Colonel Sudley had seen them on horseback.