Are you ?" "By the breath of God, sahib, I am thinking you leave me little choice!" "I still await an answer.

I am calling on you for as many men as you can raise, and I have made you specific promises.

Choose, Alwa-sahib.

Yes or no ?" "The answer is yes--but--" "Then I understand that you undertake to obey my orders without question until such time as a senior to me can be found to take over the command." "That is contingent on the agreement," hesitated Alwa.
"I would like your word of honor, Alwa-sahib." "I pledge that not lightly, sahib." "For that very good reason I am asking for it.

I shall know how far to trust when I have your word of honor!" "I knew thy father! Thou art his son! I trusted him for good reason and with good result.