Finally the matter was arranged, at a price halfway between that which the man demanded, and that offered by Harry and, in a short time, they were settled in the two rooms of the second floor.

Harry then went out and bought two thick quilted cushions, used as mattresses, and two native blankets.
They had still provisions enough for the evening.

The furniture was scanty, consisting of a raised bed place, or divan; two tables, raised about a foot from the ground; brass basins, and large earthenware jars of water.

Harry, however, was too well accustomed to it to consider such accommodation insufficient.
"Tomorrow," he said, "I will get a carpet for sitting upon, and you will have to get copper vessels, for cooking." Abdool presently went out, and returned with two large bundles of forage for the horses.

Soon afterwards they lay down, feeling stiff and tired from their unaccustomed exertions.
The next morning Harry went to the Residency.