7. The A.D.C. in waiting will take His Excellency’s orders after breakfast, and in the event of his services not being required by the outgoing Viceroy, he will be so kind as to see if Her Excellency wishes to be supported on deck, or if the young ladies need assistance. 8. The A.D.C. in waiting will be so good as personally to submit to the Captain any wishes the ladies’ maids may express, and to endeavour to have them carried out. 9. The A.D.C. in waiting will please see that the chairs, cushions, rugs, and books of His Excellency and of the ladies are arranged on the deck by 10 a.m. 10. At 12 o’clock he will kindly see that they all have Beef Tea. 11. He will be expected to render assistance to the Captain in every emergency, and to be the master of all the ceremonies during fine weather. 12. As His Excellency’s policeman does not accompany him to Aden, the A.D.C. in waiting must endeavour to learn a few Persian stories for the occasion, which he will repeat to His Excellency for one hour daily while pacing up and down the deck. 13. He will also, while listening to the Persian stories which His Excellency will relate to him, say “Hau” at intervals of one second during the whole time the narrative continues. He will also be kind enough to wear an expression of profound attention. 14. In rough weather the A.D.C. in waiting will be permitted to put on a waterproof coat over his uniform and to use his chin strap. 15. His services can on no occasion be dispensed with during the first five days of the voyage; he will therefore be expected to keep in good health, and can on no pretext be allowed to call for the services of the steward. 16. At Aden the A.D.C. in waiting will be relieved from duty. (Signed) WILLIAM BERESFORD, Lieut.-Col., Military Secretary to the Viceroy. SIMLA, _November 6th, 1888_. The A.D.C. in question, of course, knew Lord Bill’s little ways, how much was earnest and how much fun, and appreciated the thoughtful concession of allowing a chin strap and waterproof to be used during rough weather, for more reasons than one.