He will be very useful to us, if we go up to Poona again--of which there is always a possibility--for he speaks Mahratti like a native, having lived among the people since he was an infant.

He is the son of Major Lindsay, who was killed here at the time of the advance on Poona." "You will be a great acquisition to us," the adjutant said, as he left the tent with Harry.

"Most of us speak a little Mahratti; but it will be very useful to have one of us who is perfect, in that way.

Of course, you have not got your full kit yet; but you will want a mess jacket and waistcoat.

These I can lend you, till you get your own made." "They are ordered already, and I am to get them in a couple of days.