I can't think, at present, of any other." "I should say the dress of a Brahmin might be useful," Soyera suggested.
"Yes, that would give me an entry, unquestioned, to Nana, or to any other person of importance." By nightfall, Soyera had bought the three disguises, and obtained from a native dyer a supply of stain sufficient for a long time; and Harry had purchased two useful ponies, for himself and his servant.
At mess, that evening, the colonel said: "So you are going to leave us, for a time, Mr.Lindsay.I have received a letter, from the Governor, requesting me to put you in orders, tomorrow, as seconded from the regiment for civil employment.

I won't ask you where you are going.

That is no business of ours.

But I am sure I can say, in the name of my officers as well as myself, that we shall all miss you, very much." A murmur of acquiescence passed round the table and, seeing that Harry, in thanking the colonel, made no allusion to what he was going to do, they followed the example of their superior officer, and abstained from asking any questions.
"I should like to take my man, Abdool, with me, Colonel," Harry said, later on.

"He is a sharp fellow, and I might find him very useful." "By all means.