I went at their head all the way there, and four or five miles back; but should have had to give up, even if I had been told that a big fortune awaited me, if I got in on foot.

I should have had to say: "'Well, then, somebody else may have it; I can go no farther.'" "Well, you have done uncommonly well, anyhow; uncommonly well.

I don't suppose there are five white men in camp who could have done so much.

After this you may be sure that, if you have need of an expedition, the Sikhs would follow you through fire and water, if they were allowed to volunteer for the service.
"I should have been glad to recommend you for the Victoria Cross, for your conduct right through the affair; but you have got it.

But I fear that, although you would get every credit for your doings, the authorities would consider that it did not come under the head of deeds for which the Victoria Cross is given." "I am sure I have no desire for another V.C., even if two could be given." No attack was made on the following day, and it was evident that the Ashantis had taken to heart the lesson that had been given them.