Harry bowed to the ground.
"This, Prince, is the young man of whom I have spoken to you.

He bears an excellent character for his skill in arms, and has killed many tigers and other beasts.

It was but the other day that you complained that you had no one of your own age to whom you could talk freely; and I have selected this young officer as one who, I thought, would be agreeable to you." "I thank you heartily, Nana.

In truth, I sometimes need a companion; and I think, by his face, that this officer will be an agreeable one.

To what post, think you, had I best appoint him ?" "As he is a famous shikaree, I should say that it would be suitable were you to make him director of the chase." "But I never go hunting." "That is true; but in time, when your occupations of state lessen, you might do so," Nana said.