I noticed that you were rather clumsy with your cooking, but even in that respect you soon learned how things should be done.
"I suppose, sahib, we shall lose you at the end of the campaign ?" "Yes; I shall have to start for England, at once; for in order to gain a commission, I must study hard for two or three years.

Of course, I shall then have to declare myself to the officers, in order to get my discharge.

I am afraid that the colonel will be very angry, but I cannot help that.

I am quite sure, however, that he will let me go, as soon as he knows who I am.

It will be rather fun to see the surprise of the officers." "I don't think the colonel will be angry, sahib.