Whatever happens to you will, I hope, happen to me." On the following afternoon, Gregory was sent for.
"I have given the matter a good deal of thought, Mr.Hilliard," the General said, "and have decided to accept your offer.

I suppose that you have been thinking the matter over.

Do you decide to go on foot, or mounted ?" "On horseback, sir.

My boy is perfectly willing to go with me.

He knows the way, and the position of the wells on the road.