Half an hour later the attendant entered with two servants, carrying a large tray with a variety of dishes.

After they had eaten the meal, Harry proposed that they should go up to the top of one of the central towers of the palace, to obtain a general view of the country.
"It would be better to do that than to venture down into the courtyard, at present, Abdool.

The sight of our uniforms might give offence, as it would not be understood that we have the rajah's permission to move about the palace.

We must wait till the man comes in with the tray.

It is possible that he may understand enough Mahratti to make out what we want, and will show us the way up.
"It would never do for us to try to ascend alone.