"I am sure Gregory will be only too pleased to help you as far as lies in his power." The letter was accordingly written and handed to Kitwater, who stowed it away in his pocket as if it were a priceless possession.

Then, when they had bade their protector farewell, they in their turn set off along the track that Hayle had followed two months before, and in due course arrived at Bhamo.

Here they presented the letter they had obtained to Captain Charles Pauncefort Gregory, who, as may be supposed, received it with manifest astonishment.
"Well," said he, "of all the stories I have heard since I have been in the East, this is the most extraordinary.

I thought that other chap was about as unfortunate a beggar as could well be, but you beat him hollow at every turn.

Now, look here, before I go any further, I must have my friend with me.