It is nearly three weeks since I was dyed last, and it has faded very little, yet." "You need not take your arms, anyhow," Captain Cooke said.

"You will attract less attention going without them, for it will only be supposed that you are one of the natives who have been brought in by the boats." Meinik was sitting on the ground, contentedly, outside the cottage, the jemadar standing beside him.
"Have you had any food, Meinik ?" Stanley asked.
The man nodded.
"Good food," he said.
"That is all right.

Now, come along with us.

You can leave your weapons here--they won't be wanted." Meinik rose and followed Stanley and Captain Cooke.

There were houses scattered all along the roadside.