I suppose your horses are on board ?" It had been arranged that Gregory should be taken down to Korti, in a native craft that was carrying some stores required at that camp.
"Yes, sir.

My boy put them on board, two hours ago." "Here is the pass by which you can enter or leave the British lines, at any time.

The boat will be there before daylight, but the landing of the stores will not, of course, take place until later.

Show this pass to the first officer who comes down.

It contains an order for you to be allowed to start on your journey, at once.
"This other pass is for your return.