[The Mission by Frederick Marryat]@TWC D-Link bookThe Mission CHAPTER VII 6/14
I think with you he will be an acquisition.
It appears that it was his intention to have gone into the interior, even if he went by himself; and he has two Arab horses which he brought with him from India with that view." "If you see him before he comes, you may say that you have stated his wishes to me, and that I am quite delighted at his joining our party,--it being perfectly understood that he is at no expense for any thing connected with the outfit." "I will tell him so," replied Swinton; "and I think the sooner we begin to collect what is necessary the better.
We must have Major Henderson in our councils.
Depend upon it, he will be very useful and very active; so, for the present, farewell." Mr.Swinton and Major Henderson called together that afternoon, and the latter, as soon as he was admitted into the party, began to talk over the plans and preparations. "My suite is not very large," said he; "I have two horses and two dogs, a Parsee servant, and a Cape baboon.
I should like to take the latter with us as well as my servant.
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