I preferred to act as a volunteer, in order that I might be free to leave, at any time, if I received an order from my uncle to join him at Chittagong.
"I could give an order on him, but I do not know where he is to be found.

I have with me some uncut rubies; though I have no idea what they are worth, for I have not even looked at them yet; but they should certainly be good security for 50 pounds." "We can settle that presently, Mr.Brooke.I will write an order on the paymaster for 500 rupees; and we can talk the matter over, afterwards.

I am afraid that you will have to pay rather high for the clothes, for almost everyone here has worn out his kit; and Mr.
Hitchcock only joined us a fortnight before his death, so that his are in very good condition.

Of course, they are all uniform--he was on my staff--but that will not matter.

You could hardly be going about in civilian clothes, here.
"I shall be very glad if you will dine with me, at six o'clock this evening.