But your name will appear in orders, tomorrow, as promoted to the rank of havildar, in the 5th Bengal Cavalry, as a recognition of your faithful services.
"It is a great honour," Abdool said, "especially as I have not served as a soubahdar; but I would far rather stay with you.

You have been a father to me, and I pray you to let me remain as I am." "You are to remain with me, Abdool.

If you had had to leave me I should, myself, have told the general that I was sure you would rather not do so; and that, when you left me, I should myself show my gratitude for your good services; but of his own accord he has arranged this.

You are not to join your new regiment, but are to command twenty sowars of the 5th, which are to be attached to those of the general's staff, for escort duty.

In this way you will still be with me, but as a native officer instead of a servant; and should I be sent on any special duty you will, I am sure, be able to go with me, as before." Abdool's face brightened.
"That would be well, indeed, sahib.