He was now nearly six feet in height, with a powerful and well-knit frame.

His face was pleasant and good tempered and, although the features were still boyish, there was an expression of restraint and determination that had been acquired from the circumstances in which he had been placed.
He had seen the barbarous splendour of the entertainments at the Peishwa's court, but nothing like the well-ordered table now before him; with its snow-white cloth, its bright silver, and perfect appointments.
When the meal was over, the colonel said: "As duty is over for the day, I think it would be most interesting if Mr.Lindsay would give us an account of his life, and adventures.

As you are all here, it would save him the trouble of going over his story, again and again; for you are all, I am sure, like myself, anxious to know how it was that he has been able, all these years, to pass as a Mahratta among Mahrattas." There was a general expression of agreement.

Cheroots were lighted, and Harry told his story, with some detail.

When he had finished, the colonel said: "I am sure we are all obliged to you, Lindsay.