They traversed the streets in profound silence; and after walking at a round pace for some distance, arrived in one, of a gloomy appearance and very little frequented, near the Edgeware Road.

"No, gentlemen, no... you mustn`t think... I quite understand. You`re wrong to think that of me... I... for me... for the honor of the regiment I`d... Ah well, I`ll show that in action, and for me the honor of the flag... Well, never mind, it`s true I`m to blame, to blame all round. Well, what else do you want?..."