Now, it seems to me that it would be almost as easy for you to go as a soldier in the regiment, as in the transport train." "Do you think so, Robah ?" Lisle exclaimed excitedly.
"I think so, sahib.

You see, you know all the native officers, and your father was a great favourite among them.

If you were dressed in uniform, and took your place in the ranks, it is very unlikely that any of the English officers would notice you.

These matters are left in the hands of the native officers.
"Yesterday a young private died, who had but just passed the recruit stage, and had been only once or twice on parade.

You might take his name.