If the _Sutlej_ had sailed--well, that, too, was the leading and the light.
As they ran into Tilbury Station a train was standing at the departure platform.

The General beckoned to a porter.
"Do you know if the _Sutlej_ has sailed ?" "Yes, sir--sailed at ten minutes to twelve.

Might catch her at Southampton, sir, perhaps.

There's a good many people as well as you disappointed in this 'ere train.

There's another train back in three minutes." "When is the next train ?" "Three hours' time." The General went to the door of the carriage and looked out; then retired hastily.