You will be accompanied by the two men of the bodyguard, who have come with me as orderlies.

I shall have no use for them, here; and three of you, together, need not fear any molestation from the few people remaining in their villages, and may be able to cut your way through any of the bands of deserters, or beaten troops, dispersed over the country." "Very well, General.

I shall also take my Burman, on my second charger.

He may be useful in getting news as to roads from the natives; who will, as likely as not, fly into the jungle when they see us approaching.

However, there is not much fear of our losing our way, as it will be along the river, as far as Tharawa." A boat was at once sent off to the craft carrying the two orderlies and the horses of the staff.