Now, what do you think, men; will my service suit you ?" "That it would, sir," burst from them simultaneously.
"Of course, there will be some other advantages beyond that of pay.

When the time comes that you get beyond active service in the field, I shall be able to provide you with easier posts at la Villar, and there you will find a comfortable home in your old age, if you prefer to stay with me rather than to return to Scotland." "No further word need be spoken, colonel," Allan Macpherson said; "we are your men, and shall be proud to follow you, were there no question of pay at all, but just our rations and a home to look forward to when our arms get weak and eyes dim." "Then, men, if so say you all, the service begins from the present time.
You have your armour and headpieces, your doublets and jackboots, so there is not much to buy.

I have horses ready for you.

You have pistols." "Yes, we have all pistols and swords, colonel, but the musketoons belonged to the regiment." "There will be no occasion for you to carry them.

Get for yourselves four long cloaks well lined and serviceable--'tis best that they should be all of a colour, dark blue or gray--and broad hats to match the cloaks; have in each a small red feather.