Here he took off his uniform and put on the clothes he had worn before starting.

He folded the uniform up and placed it, with his rifle and accoutrements, in a little heap.
Then he went to the tent where Robah's master lived.

He had often spoken to Robah during the march and, waiting till he could catch his eye, he beckoned to him to come to him.

Robah was immensely surprised at seeing him in his civilian dress, and hurried up to him.
"I have been found out, Robah, and am to join the officers on the march down.

I am at present a young gentleman at large.