But it would be lonely work.

What can I do for you before you go ?" "Only come and see us off this evening." "I will," was the reply, "and wish you safe back." "And, I say," said Ingleborough: "keep your eye on that scoundrel." "Anson?
Oh yes: trust me! I haven't done with that gentleman yet." Directly after they were on their way to the director's room, and as they neared the door they could hear him pacing impatiently up and down as if suffering from extreme anxiety.
The step ceased as they reached and gave a tap at the door, and Mr Allan opened to them himself.
"Well," he said, "has the Commandant decided to send you ?" "Yes, sir," replied West.
"I'm very sorry, and I'm very glad; for it must be done, and I know no one more likely to get through the Boer lines than you two.

Look here, you'll want money.

Take these.

No questions, no hesitation, my lads; buckle on the belts beneath your waistcoats.