I went out and inquired my way to the Town Major's office.

There, I stated the object of my journey and asked for two policemen to come back with me and mount guard till I identified a suspicious looking officer.

I then returned and finished my lunch.
When the officer and the interpreter at the conclusion of their meal went out into the passage, I followed them and asked for their identification.

The officer made no attempt to disguise or check his temper.

He said that there must be an end to this sort of work.