It will not keep, and we ought always to be able to buy a sheep or a fowl from villagers.

Get some thick, wadded sleeping rugs, some cooking pots, and whatever you think is necessary.

Do not waste any time, for we shall start immediately after our meal." As soon as the man had left, Dick said to Surajah: "I will hurry down to the town and see Pertaub.

You had best remain here, in case Tippoo should send for us to give us final instructions.
You can say, should he ask, that I have gone down to the town to get a supply of powder and ball for our pistols, writing materials, and other things that we may require; which will be true enough.

It is most lucky that we buried our jewels in the forest, ten days ago, for we should not have had time to do it, now." Dick returned in time for the meal, which was brought up by another servant.
"Pertaub was delighted to hear of our good fortune," he said, on his return.