Dick could learn the ways of the country here, as well as with you, and could start on his search without going to Tripataly." "Not at all, Margaret.

Whether you are with me or not, I shall have to leave Tripataly when Tippoo advances, and your presence will not in any way affect my plans.

My wife and sons must travel with me, and one woman and boy, more or less, will make no difference.

At present, this scheme of yours seems to me to border on madness.

But we need not discuss that now.