It is granted.

But thy Company may stew in the grease of its own cartridges for ought I care!" Cunningham stood up and bowed very slightly--very stiffly--very punctiliously.

Mahommed Gunga leaped to his feet, and came to attention with a military clatter.

Alwa stared, inclining his head a trifle in recognition of the bow, but evidently taken by surprise.
"Then, good-by, Alwa-sahib." Cunningham stretched out a hand.
"I am much obliged to you for your hospitality, and regret exceedingly that I cannot avail myself of it further, either for myself or for Mahommed Gunga or for Mr.and Miss McClean.

As the Company's representative, they, of course, look to me for orders and protection, and I shall take them away at once.