After that they came round here and performed, for my amusement, the feats I told you of.

So you see I have every reason to believe in the good faith of the writer of this letter." "By Jove, I should think you had!" the Major said.

"Why, my dear Bathurst, I had no idea that you could do such a thing!" "We have all our strong points and our weak ones, Major.

That was one of my strong ones, I suppose.

And now what had best be done, sir?
That is the important question at present." This was so evident, that Major Hannay at once dismissed all other thoughts from his mind.
"Of course I and the other officers must remain at our posts until the Sepoys actually arrive.