"Mr.Ker had best bring you a basin of water.

Or stay! I am going to my lodging.

Come with me, and Juba shall dress the wound properly." MacLean turned his keen blue eyes upon him.

"Am I to understand that you give me a command, or that you extend to me an invitation?
In the latter case, I should prefer"-- "Then take it as a command," said Haward imperturbably.

"I wish your company.