At first they could not believe it was Bowles.
Lord Deppingham had a sharp thrill of joy, but it was shortlived.

Bowles had changed at least a portion of his garb; he now wore the tight red jacket of the British trooper, while an ancient army cap was strapped jauntily over his ear.
"It's all right, my lord," he said, saluting as he came Up.

"They will do anything I tell 'em to do when I represent the British army.

This is the only uniform on the island, but they've been taught that there are more where this one came from.

These fellows will carry your boxes up to the chateau, sixpence to the man, if you please, sir; and I've sent for two carts to draw your party up the slope.