I have been on expeditions in which a third of the men were quite blind, when they returned to camp." "It must look very rum to see a whole regiment marching in goggles," Lisle laughed; "still, anything is better than being blinded." "I shall see you sometimes, sahib; for the major engaged me, this morning, to go with him as his personal servant, as his own man is in feeble health and, though I am now getting on in years, I am still strong enough to travel with the regiment." "I am delighted, indeed, to hear that, Robah.

I shall be very glad to steal away sometimes, and have a chat with you.

It will be a great pleasure to have someone I can talk to, who knows me.

Of course, the native officer in command of my company will not be able to show me any favour, nor should I wish him to do so.

It seems like keeping one friend, while I am cut off from all others; though I dare say I shall make some new ones among the sepoys.