Of course he may have gone down to Cawnpore to see Nana Sahib, but I should think it more probable that he would remain here until he knows we are safe on board the boats." "Ah, here is Wilson," said the Doctor; "he is a fine young fellow, and I am very glad he has gone through it safely." "So am I," Bathurst said warmly; "here we are, Wilson." "I thought I would find you both smoking here," Wilson said, as he seated himself; "it is awfully hot below, and the ladies are all at work picking out the things they are going to take with them and packing them, and as I could not be of any use at that, I thought I would come up for a little fresh air, if one can call it fresh; but, in fact, I would rather sit over an open drain, for the stench is horrible.

How quiet everything seems tonight! After crouching here for the last three weeks listening to the boom of their cannon and the rush of their balls overhead, or the crash as they hit something, it seems quite unnatural; one can't help thinking that something is going to happen.

I don't believe I shall be able to sleep a wink tonight; while generally, in spite of the row, it has been as much as I could do to keep my eyes open.

I suppose I shall get accustomed to it in time.

At present it seems too unnatural to enjoy it." "You had better get a good night's sleep, if you can, Wilson," the Doctor said.