I must take twenty-four hours to think it over.

Of course I shall be guided, to some extent, by the question whether the appointment would be likely to be a permanent one." "That I have no doubt.

Indeed, Hicks said as much.

I asked him the question, and he replied, 'I can hardly make a permanent appointment now, as I am not quite in the saddle; but I have no doubt, from what you say, that Mr.Hilliard will make a valuable officer; and after our first campaign I shall, without difficulty, be able to obtain him a permanent appointment in the Egyptian army.'" "I thank you, most heartily, Mr.Ross.It seems to me a grand opening.
There is no doubt that, as our troops leave, the Egyptian army will be thoroughly reorganized; and there will be many openings for a man who knows the language, and is ready to work hard; and, no doubt, the regiments will be largely officered by Englishmen." That evening, Gregory had a long talk with his wife.
"I don't like the thought of leaving you, even for a time; but no doubt, when the Mahdi is settled with, you will be able to join me at Khartoum; which, I believe, is by no means an unpleasant place to live in.

Of course, I shall come down and take you up.