You will please to remember that you are five years my junior, and owe me a certain share of respect." "Which I am afraid you will never get," Lisle said, laughingly.

"I should as soon think of acting respectfully towards a Buddhist image, simply because it is two thousand years old.

However, since the subject is so painful to you, I will try not to allude to it again.
"Is there anything you would wish me to do, sir?
I have no doubt I shall have plenty of work to do, but I dare say I shall be able to find time to do anything my senior officer may require." "Get out, you young scamp," Hallett growled, "or I shall throw--" and he looked round "-- I don't see what there is to throw." "Hallett, I am afraid that this rest is going to do you harm.

I have found you a very companionable fellow, up to now; but it is clear that a night's rest and high living have done you more harm than good." So saying, with a laugh, Lisle put on his helmet and went out.
There was, as he said, much to do.

Everywhere there were proofs of the rigidness of the siege.