It is possible that he has heard of us and wishes to signify his good-will.' 'We have not time.

We must get into Simla as soon as may be,' his companion replied.

'For my own part, I wish our reports had been sent back from Hilas, or even Leh.' 'The English post is better and safer.

Remember we are given all facilities--and Name of God!--they give them to us too! Is it unbelievable stupidity ?' 'It is pride--pride that deserves and will receive punishment.' 'Yes! To fight a fellow-Continental in our game is something.

There is a risk attached, but these people--bah! It is too easy.' 'Pride--all pride, my friend.' 'Now what the deuce is good of Chandernagore being so close to Calcutta and all,' said Hurree, snoring open-mouthed on the sodden moss, 'if I cannot understand their French?
They talk so particularly fast! It would have been much better to cut their beastly throats.' When he presented himself again he was racked with a headache--penitent, and volubly afraid that in his drunkenness he might have been indiscreet.