He is a popular man in the regiment; and as he is only just leaving it he is known to them all, while there are not above a quarter of the men who knew me as a comrade in the old days." They then had a long talk over the sergeant's new duties, and Hector gave him a plan of the new fortifications that he had drawn out, together with full instructions how they were to be carried out.
"The steward will arrange all about the tenants coming to work, and the proportion of labour that each will have to give.

As I have told you, he will manage all details of that kind, look after the indoor retainers, and see to the food.

You will have entire control of the garrison, of the tenants who will come to drill, and of the works on the fortifications.

You will find the steward a very pleasant and agreeable young man.

He will take his meals with you.