Mackenzie, Lali's companion, like Boulter, was expressionless in face.

She had her duty to do, paid for liberally, and she would do it.

Lali might have had a more presentable and dignified attendant, but not one more worthy.

It was noticeable that the captain of the ship and all the officers had been markedly courteous to Mrs.
Armour throughout the voyage, but, to their credit, not ostentatiously so.

When the vessel was brought to anchor and the passengers were being put upon the tender, the captain came and made his respectful adieus, as though Lali were a lady of title in her own right, and not an Indian girl married to a man acting under the influence of brandy and malice.
General Armour and Mrs.Armour were always grateful to Lambert and Mrs.
Townley for the part they played in this desperate little comedy.