In the corner was a small bamboo table, on which was a large brass basin; while a great earthenware jar for water stood beside it, and a piece of Indian matting covered the floor.
He learned that the staff messed together, in a large room in the next house; and that he would there get a cup of coffee and a biscuit, at six in the morning, breakfast at half-past eight, lunch and dinner; so that he would not have to do any cooking, whatever, for himself.

He had given Meinik a small sum to lay out in cooking pots and necessaries for his own use.
The syce had gladly entered his employ.

Stanley had inspected the horses which, although light to the eye, would be well capable of bearing his weight through a long day's work.

They were picketed, with those of the general and staff, in a line behind the house devoted to the headquarters.

After lunch he went into the general's, and reported himself as ready for duty.
"I shall not want you this afternoon, Mr.Brooke.Here is a plan showing the position of the different corps.