Officers and men alike take their chance together.

Nobody can grumble." "I am quite satisfied," said Frank.

"But I know of one man among the officers who is sure to make objections." "Who is the man ?" "You know him well enough, too.

The 'Bear of the Expeditions' Richard Wardour." "Frank! Frank! you have a bad habit of letting your tongue run away with you.

Don't repeat that stupid nickname when you talk of my good friend, Richard Wardour." "Your good friend?
Crayford! your liking for that man amazes me." Crayford laid his hand kindly on Frank's shoulder.