Just try me, Mr.Charles.Just try me for a month, and if, at the end of that time, you find me in your way; or that I don't keep my character, then send me back agin to the regiment." It was arranged that the moonshee should remain with Peters, who, seeing that Charlie owed his appointment, to a post which promised excitement and adventure, to his skill in the native languages, was determined that he would again set to, in earnest, and try and master its intricacies.

The moonshee went down to the bazaar, and purchased the clothes which would be necessary for the disguises; and Charlie found, in his company, four Sepoys who willingly agreed to accompany him, in the character of his retainers, upon his expedition.

As to their costume, there was no difficulty.

When off duty, the Sepoys in the Company's service were accustomed to dress in their native attire.
Consequently, it needed only the addition of a tulwar, or short curved sword; a shield, thrown over one shoulder; a long matchlock; and two or three pistols and daggers, stuck into a girdle, to complete their equipment.
Charlie himself was dressed gaily, in the garb of a military officer in the service of an Indian rajah.

He was to ride, and a horse, saddle, and gay housings were procured.