The latter had made some more enquiries respecting him, and was well pleased with his appearance.
"I have already a gentleman named as staff interpreter, Mr.Hilliard, but I can appoint you, at once, interpreter to the quartermaster's department, attached to my personal staff for the present.

I can tell you that the Egyptian army will be largely increased, and I shall be able, after a time, to procure you a better appointment.

When we have once defeated the Mahdi, and restored order, there will be many appointments open for the reorganization of the Soudan.

There are a good many preparations to be made, before I leave, which I expect to do in the course of three or four weeks; and I shall be glad of your assistance, as soon as you can join us." "I shall be glad to do so, at once.

Mr.Ross has kindly told me that I am at liberty to resign my post, under him, as soon as I like." "Very well, then.