The men get very little pay; but as they are provided with rations, and draw a certain amount for the women, it costs next to nothing, and I fancy that having the wives with them pays well.

I believe they would rather be killed than come back and face their reproaches.
"I could not wish to have more cheery or better fellows with me.

They never grumble, they are always merry, and really they seem to be tireless.

They practically give no trouble whatever, and it is good to see how they brighten up, when there is a chance of a fight." "I hope I shall see them at it, before long," Gregory said.

"Now I must be going, for I have to change, and put on my mess uniform before dinner.