My dear father always impressed upon me the utility of these to an officer; and said that, if I could take up native languages in my examinations, it would go a long way towards making up for other deficiencies.

So I am all right, so far as language is concerned.
"It seems to me that my best plan will be to go up as a mule driver." "It is as the sahib wills," the old man said.

"His servant will do all he can to help him." "Well, Robah, I want you in the first place to get me a disguise.
You may as well get two suits.

I am sure to get wet, sometimes, and shall require a change.

I shall take a couple of my own vests and drawers, to wear under them; for we shall probably experience very cold weather in the mountains." "They are serving out clothes to the carriers, sahib." "Yes, I forgot that.