The expense of one or two extra bullock carts is nothing, and it makes all the difference in comfort." "How far is the nullah from here, Doctor ?" Wilson, who could think of nothing else but the tiger, asked.
"About two miles.

It is just as well not to go any nearer.

Not that he would be likely to pay us a visit, but he might take the alarm and shift his quarters.

No, no more wine, Major; we shall want our blood cool in the morning.

Now we will go out to look at the elephants and have a talk with the mahouts, and find out which of the animals can be most trusted to stand steady.