His lordship got plenty good stores, borrow some from him and give him chit.

Coming in one minute--hot coffee, kipper herring, rasher bacon, also butter (best Danish), and Bath Oliver biscuit." "Very well," said Alan, but Jeekie did not move.
"Very well," repeated Alan.
"No, Major, not very well, very ill.

Thought those lies bring down clouds." "What do you mean, Jeekie ?" "Mean, Major, that Asiki smelling about this camp.

Porter-man what go to fetch water see them.

Also believe they catch rest of those soldier chaps and polish them, for porter-man hear the row." Alan sprang up with an exclamation; in his new-found joy he had forgotten all about the Asiki.
"Keep hair on, Major," said Jeekie cheerfully; "don't think they attack yet, plenty of time for breakfast first.