Well, I do hope that the general will let us go up to see the fun." "What, even if it is raining ?" "Of course," the other said, indignantly.

"What does one care for rain, when there is something to do?
Why, I believe that, if it was coming down in a sheet, and the men had to wade through the swamps waist deep, they would all march in the highest spirits, if there was the chance of a fight with the Burmans at the end of the day.
"However, I am afraid that there is no chance of our getting off, unless the chief goes, himself.

There may be attacks in other places.

As you say, it is not likely; but it is possible.
Therefore, of course, we should have to be at hand, to carry orders.

Of course, if he takes his post at the pagoda it will be all right; though the betting is that we shall have to gallop off, just at the most interesting moment." Presently the two officers left the general.