Now there is an opening by which you will be in a position, ere long, more worthy of your birth and education.

I have no doubt I shall get on very well, here.

I believe that Hicks Pasha has brought his wife out with him here; and some of his officers will, no doubt, be married men also; and as the wife of one of his officers I shall, of course, get to know them.

I should be selfish, indeed, to say a word to keep you back, and shall be delighted to think of you associating with other English gentlemen, as one of themselves." And so it was settled.

The next day, Gregory called on Hicks Pasha.