I do not care in what capacity I go up; but as I speak Arabic and Soudanese, as well as English, my mother thought that I might get employment as interpreter, either under an officer engaged on making the railway, or in some capacity under an officer in one of the Egyptian regiments." "I have no doubt that I can help you there, lad.

I know the Sirdar, and a good many of the British officers, for whom I act as agent.

Of course, I don't know in what capacity they could employ you, but surely some post or other could be found for you, where your knowledge of the language would render you very useful.

Naturally, the officers in the Egyptian service all understand enough of the language to get on with, but few of the officers in the British regiments do.
"It is fortunate that you came today.

I have an appointment with Lord Cromer tomorrow morning, so I will take the opportunity of speaking to him.