I have no doubt that Gholam Singh will give orders, to the native officer in charge, that I am to be permitted to do so without remark.

As soon as I leave the convoy you must join me with my uniform and, above all, with the stain.

You can bring out a bag with some provisions for the day, for I shall not return to camp until after dark." When Robah went away to make the necessary purchases, Lisle packed up his baggage and labelled it.

His father's effects had all been sold, a few days after his death; as it would not have paid to send them home.

They had fetched good prices, and had been gladly bought up by the other officers; some as mementoes of their late comrade, and some because they were useful.
Several of the officers came in and chatted with him while he was packing, all expressing regret that he was leaving.