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But when the Nique comes with the relief tell him to send the Havildar to me , I wish to speak to him . '' The sentinel then resumed his walk up and down his post . Arthur then with his hands quietly enlarged the hole by which the robber had entered , into which he pushed the body and covered it with the sand which had been thrown up , and the tent resumed its original appearance ; then , after washing his hands and refilling the empty chamber of his revolver , he dressed himself for the march . At twelve o'clock the Havildar made his sallam at the tent door . `` Come in , Havildar , '' said Carlton , `` I have changed my mind ; instead of marching at four a.m. , the usual hour , I wish to start with as little delay as possible . Go round , wake up the cart men and have the cattle put to with as little noise as practicable , fall in the guard , and , when we have moved off some distance , I will tell you the reason of this change in the hour of marching . Let everything be done as quietly as may be ; also tell the Syce to bring my horse round directly . ''