If that man were dying he would ask for leave.

And if he would ask for leave because he would not die with my scarlet livery on his back.

Are you answered ?" "Yes," said Thresk.
"Very well." And with a brisk change of tone Ballantyne added: "I'll see that your camel is ready." He called aloud to his wife: "Stella! Stella! Mr.Thresk is going," and he went out through the doorway into the moonlight..