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Updated: May 21, 2025
There was an abundance of native swords and spears lying where the Mahratta force had been defeated. Abdool had at once been sent into the village, and had there succeeded in buying some brown dye, used in colouring the clothes; and with this Harry stained his face and hands and, two hours after receiving the order, rode out from camp, followed by Abdool and the four troopers.
Probably Abdool had only enlisted on the previous day; and would, of course, need time to acquaint himself with the fortifications, the position of the guards, and the manner in which he could best communicate with him. Harry's meals were brought up twice a day, at seven o'clock in the morning and at nightfall.
In ten minutes a servant knocked at the door, and said that luncheon was ready. Harry was already dressed in his uniform, and had removed the marks on his forehead; the dye, however, was as dark as ever. He had, on leaving the Governor's room, sent a servant down to fetch his wallet, and to tell Abdool that he was to take the horses to the barracks. The meal was an informal one.
"The king of seven climes, the spreader of justice, Abdool, Muzuffer, Noor-ul-deen Jehangeer Badshah, son of Akbar, conqueror of kings, on the day of the 11th year of his reign paid a visit to this fountain of favour, and by his order this building has been completed. By means of Jehangeer Shah, son of Akbar Shah, this building has raised its head to the heavens."
I am glad, indeed, that Abdool also came safely out of it; as I should have missed him, fearfully. "The interpreter showed himself a good man, and I hope that Lord Mornington will, when I report his conduct, make him a handsome present.
Leaving Harry behind one of the huts, Abdool strolled up for a few minutes, to listen to the conversation, and then rejoined his master. "What are they saying, Abdool?" "They are saying, sir, that it was wrong of Holkar to attack the city, before he had defeated the English. It has cost many lives.
After leaving the colonel, Harry went to his own room; where he found Soyera, who had been fetched by Abdool. "I am sorry to say that I am going away, almost directly, mother," he said; "but it cannot be helped." "I do not expect you always to stay here, Harry. Now that you are in the Company's service, you must, of course, do what you are ordered.
The attendant now entered, with four men bearing cushions for the divans and carpets for the floor, large ewers and basins, with soft, embroidered towels, and a pile of rugs for beds. After he had retired, Harry went to the window and looked out. Below was the courtyard, and the room was on the first story. "Well, if we are to be prisoners, Abdool, we could hardly wish to be better suited.
When the door opened, he saw that two of the men carried torches. Abdool, who was in the rear, closed the door behind him, and then said, "Now sahib!" and struck down the man in front of him with his tulwar. Harry had risen to his feet, as he heard the men coming; and had braced himself up for a spring, when Abdool gave the word.
Harry then stopped, and Abdool went on with noiseless tread. He soon returned. "It is as I thought: no sentries are yet posted." "But that tower over the gate, Abdool, is a great deal too high for us to descend by that rope that you have got." "Yes, sahib. We go out by an entrance on to a bastion, flanking the gate.
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