Dobbin was quite justified in repeating the General's information to any officers of the regiment whom he should see in the course of his peregrinations; accordingly he imparted it to Ensign Stubble, whom he met at the agent's, and who--such was his military ardour--went off instantly to purchase a new sword at the accoutrement-maker's. 
Dobbin was permitted to repeat the General's information to any officers of the regiment: so he told Ensign Stubble, whom he met at the outfitters', and who went off instantly to purchase a new sword. 