I hear the losses have been very heavy, from fever; but I am not anxious about you on that score, for I think that you are thoroughly acclimatised.

I am trying to get a contract for the supply of a couple of thousand bullocks, for the use of the army; and as I know all the country so well, from Chittagong to Sylhet, and can buy below Indian prices, I think that I shall not only get the contract, but make a very good thing of it, and it may lead to other matters." After this, Stanley was hardly surprised when, in the last week of January, his uncle walked into his quarters.

After the first pleasure of meeting was over, Stanley said: "I suppose you have got the contract, uncle ?" "I have, lad.

I have come down from Ramgur with six dhows, packed full.

I have brought a thousand head down and, directly I land them, am going back for the remainder; which will be ready for me by the time I get there.
"I have got hold of an uncommonly good fellow.