While it was being cooked, there was a sound of a body of horse entering the village.
"It is unfortunate that we have stopped here, Abdool," he said.

"We are sure to be questioned." Ten minutes later the door opened, and an officer of Holkar's irregular horse entered.
"I hear that you have just arrived," he said.
"Yes; I rode in but half an hour ago." "Where are you going ?" "To Sambol.

There seems no chance of fighting, at present; and I therefore left the army to pay a visit, for a day or two, to some friends.

My man has just prepared a meal.

Will you share it with me ?" "I will, with pleasure," the officer said, "for I have ridden from Muttra, and may have to wait an hour before my supper is ready for me.