There is practically no chance of your being asked any questions, but if you are, and there is any difficulty, we will pass you through all right.

Having seen you on your way, we shall mount and follow you." The operation of cutting off Annie's hair, to the line of her ears, was speedily done; then, with a few reassuring words, Dick joined Surajah in the corridor.

As they walked down it he said: "I don't like leaving them to themselves.

Look here, Surajah, you go down to the stable, and mount at once.

Tell the syce I shall come for my horse in a few minutes.