Never had he felt more vigorous, more confident, more joyous than when he again entered Pharaoh's chariot to take leave of his subordinates.

Bai's mysterious hints and suggestions troubled him very little; he was accustomed to leave future anxieties to be cared for in the future.
But at the camp he encountered a grief which belonged to the present; surprised, angry, and troubled, he learned that Ephraim had secretly left the tent, telling no one whither he was going.

A hurried investigation drew out the information that the youth had been seen on the road to Tanis, and Hosea hastily bade his trusty shield-bearer search the city for the youth and, if he found him, to order him to follow his uncle to Succoth.
After the chief had said farewell to his men, he set off, attended only by his old groom.

He was pleased to have the adone--[Corresponding to the rank of adjutant.]--and subaltern officers who had been with him, the stern warriors, with whom he had shared everything in war and peace, in want and privation, show so plainly the pain of parting.

Tears streamed down the bronzed cheeks of many a man who had grown grey in warfare, as he clasped his hand for the last time.