They will scarcely even permit their juniors to go to extremes, and I need not say that the officers of the company would interfere, at once, if they saw any signs of a disturbance.
"I have had a meal cooked, which I hope you will eat with us.

It is the last you are likely to be able to enjoy, for some time.

We shall feel honoured if you will sit down with us." An excellent repast was served, and Lisle did it full justice.

Then the officers all shook him by the hand, and he started with the subadar for the men's lines, with hearty thanks to the others.

When they arrived at the huts, the subadar led the way in.
"Here is a new comrade," he said, as some of the men roused themselves from the ground on his entrance.