[203]. twelve-two: the unit of measurement of the height of a horse is called a hand, which is equal to four inches. Hence twelve-two means twelve hands and two inches. Waler: a horse from New South Wales.
[205]. Pushto: sometimes Pushtu, the language of the Afghans.
[206]. Sahib Bahadur: Sahib = Mister. Bahadur, title of respect equivalent to "gallant officer."
[207]. Spoil-five: a game of cards. Color Sergeant: in the British army, he is a non-commissioned officer who ranks higher and receives better pay than an ordinary sergeant, and, in addition to discharging the usual duties of a sergeant, attends the colors (the flag) in the field or near headquarters. Pathans: (pronounced Pay-tán) an Afghan race settled in Hindustan and in eastern Afghanistan. double: to increase the pace to twice the ordinary; double-quick.
[208]. cantonment: (in India pronounced can-tóne-ment) part of a town assigned to soldiers. pulton: native expression equivalent to "troops."
[209]. pukka: native expression meaning "real," "thorough."
[1] The Philosophy of the Short-Story in Pen and Ink, page 72. (Longmans, Green & Co., 1888.)
[2] Ibid.
[3] Materials of Fiction, page 175. (Doubleday, Page & Co., 1912.)
[4] Materials of Fiction, page 173. (Doubleday, Page & Co., 1912.)