There was a general exclamation of gladness on the part of the ladies who had not retired.
"I am very glad to see you safe back, Mr.Bathurst," Mrs.Hunter said, going up to him and taking his hand.

"We have all been very anxious since you left." "The danger was very slight, Mrs.Hunter.I only wish I had brought you back the news that the native lines were deserted and the mutineers in full march for Delhi and Lucknow." "I was afraid you would hardly bring that news, Mr.Bathurst; it was almost too good to hope for.

However, we are all glad that you are back.
Are we not, Isobel ?" "We are indeed, Mr.Bathurst, though as yet I can hardly persuade myself that it is you in that get up." "I think there is no doubt of my identity.

Can you tell me where you uncle is, Miss Hannay?
I have to make my report to him." "He is on the roof.

There is a sort of general gathering of our defenders there." Two lamps had been placed in the center of the terrace, and round these the little garrison were grouped, some sitting on boxes, others lying on mats, almost all smoking.