Kink, of course, was arranged for; he was to drive and to look after the horse and sleep as near the caravan as could be managed; while Diogenes was always to be on guard.

Kink also was to see about water.
Janet was purser and steward.

She had to decide what food was wanted, and to keep the money.

Hester was the official letter-writer, and was under a promise to write home every other evening.

Robert was the guide and geographer; he kept the maps.