I like a bit of hunting well enough, but, with all three officers away, some one should mount guard over the stores and transport, so I think the dog Pharaoh and I had best stop behind." "Perhaps you are right, Sergeant, only tie Pharaoh up, or he'll follow me.

Well, what do you want to say?
Out with it." "Only this, Captain.

Although I have served in three campaigns among these here Arabians (to Quick, all African natives north of the Equator were Arabians, and all south of it, niggers), I can't say I talk their lingo well.

Still, I made out that the fellow they call Cat don't like this trip of yours, and, begging your pardon, Captain, whatever else Cat may be, he ain't no fool." "Can't help it, Sergeant.

For one thing, it would never do to give in to his fancies now." "That's true, Captain.