Chapter Forty Two.
“Don’t you know me?”
To the great satisfaction of both, the upper layers of the cartridges proved to be quite dry, and, at Peter’s suggestion, they made sure of having a couple of dozen handy by bestowing them in various pockets.
“All right for present use, sir,” said Peter; and placing in a few leaves to refill the box, he lightly screwed down the lid again.
“It’s a pity to do that,” said Archie.
“Think so, sir? We have got to get those boxes down to the Residency, and it might happen that we should be obliged to hide them somewhere. Anyhow, what we’ve got out will be handy. Now then, I want it to get dark. What do you say to one of us taking an hour’s snooze?”
“By all means, Pete. It will help us to get through the long watching before night. There, I could not sleep now. You lie down while I keep watch.”
“Oh no, sir; you first.”
“Don’t argue, Pete. I say, lie down,” said Archie sternly.