All the men in the party, except Lord Steepleton, who had not been long in India, had killed tigers before.

There would be enough of us, without asking any one else to join.

The collector to whom Isaacs had telegraphed was an old acquaintance of his, and would probably go out for a few days with us.

It all seemed easy enough and plain sailing.
In the course of time we returned to our hotel, dressed, and made our way through the winding roads to Mr.Currie Ghyrkins' bungalow.
We were met on the verandah by the old commissioner, who welcomed us warmly and praised our punctuality, for the clock was striking seven in the drawing-room, as we divested ourselves of our light top-coats.

In the vestibule, Miss Westonhaugh and her brother came forward to greet us.
"John," said the young lady, "you know I told you there was some one here whom you got out of trouble ever so many years ago in Bombay.