I do not know whether it is the proper thing to thank the Sirdar.

If it is, I shall be greatly obliged if you will convey my thanks to him." "I will tell him that you are greatly gratified, Hilliard.

I have no doubt you owe it, not only to your ride to Metemmeh, but to my report that I did not think Ahmed Bey would have ventured to ride on into Berber, had you not been with him; and that you advised him as to the defensive position he took up here, and prepared for a stout defence, until the boats could come up to his assistance.

He said as much to me." At the hour named, Gregory went on board the Zafir; Zaki accompanying him, with his small portmanteau and blanket.
"I see you are punctual, Mr.Hilliard," the commander said, cheerily; "a great virtue everywhere, but especially on board ship, where everything goes by clockwork.

Eight bells will sound in two minutes, and as they do so, my black fellow will come up and announce the meal.
It is your breakfast, as much as mine; for I have shipped you on the books this morning, and of course you will be rationed.