This altogether exceeds my hopes, but I fear that I know nothing of drilling them." "Two of my men are sergeants, and, having been in the army for some years, speak Swedish well.

They will do the drilling at first.

The manoeuvres are not complicated, and, for a pound or two, they will be glad to teach you all the orders necessary.

I don't know how you are situated as to money, but I can assure you my purse is at your service." "Thank you; I am, in that respect, excellently well provided, as is my friend Sir Marmaduke.

We have both made provision for unexpected contingencies." "Then, if you will call tomorrow after breakfast, I shall probably have your commission ready.