The wires will be restored in a day or two, when I shall, of course, telegraph for instructions; and have no doubt that Mr.Partridge will send out orders to rebuild as soon as order is completely restored.
"I imagine that most of us will be recalled home, until that is done.
Even if the place were intact, no business would be done, as our goods would be of little use to the navy or army; for no doubt an army will be sent.

Arabi is as powerful as ever, but now that we have taken the matter in hand, it must be carried through.
"At any rate, there will be no clerks' work to be done here.

The plans for a new building will naturally be prepared at home, and a foreman of works sent out.

It is a bad job for us all, but as it is we must not complain; for we have escaped with our lives, and I hope that, in six months, we may open again.

However, we can form no plans, until I receive instructions from home." Gregory did not go ashore for the next week, by which time order had been completely restored, the fires extinguished, and the streets made, at least, passable.