The officers will all believe that I have gone home and, though they may wonder a little that I never write to them, they will think it is because I am too busy.

It will be a long time, indeed, before any of my friends write to ask about me; and then it will be supposed that I have been accidentally killed or drowned.
"At any rate, I should have the satisfaction of being killed in the Queen's service.

All the men are delighted at going, and they will run the same risk as I do." "Well, sahib," the risaldar said, "I will do it.

I would very much prefer that you had never asked me, but I cannot say 'no' to you.

I will think it over; and tell you, tomorrow morning, what seems to me the best plan.