"Mutteh Ghar was a nice young fellow, and we shall all welcome his cousin among us, if he is at all like him." "Thank you, sergeant! I am sure you will all like him, when you come to know him; for he is a well-spoken young fellow, and I hope that he will make as good a soldier.

Good night!" So saying, he turned and left the tent.
Half an hour later, Lisle was on parade.

There were but eight British officers; including the colonel, major, and adjutant, and one company officer to each two companies.

The inspection was a brief one.

The company officer walked along the line, paying but little attention to the men; but carefully scrutinizing their arms, to see that they were in perfect order.