The title is ridiculous for me, and it was only given me that it might be useful when with Egyptian or Soudanese soldiers.

I should feel really obliged, if you would simply call me Hilliard.
"I felt all right, sir, during the fight; except that I envied the gunners, who were doing something, while I had nothing to do but look on.

It certainly made me jump, when that shell struck the boat, because I had quite made up my mind that their guns would not carry so far, and so it was a complete surprise to me." "Yes, it was a very harmless affair.

Still, it was good as a preparation for something more severe.

You have got accustomed to the noise, now, and that is always as great a trial to the nerves as actual danger." "I wish I could be doing something, sir.