I must confess, in fact, that I had my fears.

I was greatly relieved on my cousin's account when I heard the voice of our military chieftain here." Then came more flattery for Ralph, with proper rations for the two privates.

Those faithful soldiers--he must show his gratitude to them; he had forgotten them in the basest manner.

"Here, Pedronillo, take these cigaritos to privates Kelly and Shubert, with my compliments.

Begging _your_ permission, Lieutenant.