Half an hour later, the dress arrived.

It was that of a Burmese officer of inferior grade; and consisted of a tunic of thick cloth, coming down to the knees; leathern sword belt; a sort of tippet resembling that of an English coachman, with three layers of cloth thickly quilted; and a leathern helmet going up to a point in the centre, with a flap to protect the neck and ears.

With it were worn tight-fitting stockings of cloth, and low shoes.
Presently an officer came in.
"I am ordered to go out with you, once a day, at whatever hour you may desire.

I am a relative of the officer who brought you here, and he has requested me to look after your safety." "I am much obliged to you, sir," Stanley said, "and shall be glad, indeed, to go out to see the city.

Your kinsman has kindly sent me a dress; but if I am not to be noticed, it will be necessary for me to stain my face and hands, somewhat." "That I have thought of," the officer said, "and have brought with me some dye which will darken your skin.