They find that they are not oppressed, and everything is paid for; and that the white officers treat them kindly and well.

They have lost many things, in this affair today, and would be glad to earn a little money.
"How many would you like to have ?" "Four or five, Meinik.

I don't exactly know, at present, what there would be for them to do; but they could help to make fires, and keep watch, while we are doing something.

At any rate, they may be useful.
"Of course, I shall get the trooper out, too, if I can.

Very likely they will be confined together and, if we rescue one, we can of course rescue the other.
"Now I must do some writing.