I shall be very much more comfortable and happy at home by myself." The Hunters had by this time returned to Deennugghur, and the Major drove over to Bithoor accompanied only by Dr.Wade.He was rather surprised when the Doctor said he would go, as it was very seldom that he went out to such entertainments.
"I am not going to amuse myself, Major; I want to have a good look at the Nana again; I am not comfortable since Isobel gave us her opinion of him.

He is an important personage, and if there is any truth in these rumors about disaffection among the Sepoys his friendship may be of the greatest assistance to us." So the Doctor was with Major Hannay when the latter made his excuses for Isobel's absence on the ground that she was not feeling very well.
The Nana expressed great regret at the news, and said that with the Major's permission he would call in the morning to inquire after Miss Hannay's health.
"He did not like it," the Doctor said, when they had strolled away together.

"He was very civil and polite, but I could see that he was savage.

I fancy he got up this fete principally in her honor.

It is not often he has two so close together." "Oh, that is nonsense, Doctor." "I don't think so.