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In fact, I have seen no handsomer horse, anywhere. "I wish you had as good a one, Abdool, and then we need not fear being overtaken, though half the Mahratta army were in pursuit." They entered the city by the northern gate, and saw nothing of the enemy, who were encamped on the other side of the city. Harry was most warmly received by Colonel Ochterlony.
Harry was in his room when he heard a sudden outburst of firing and, a minute or two later, Abdool ran in. "Scindia's men are in the town, sahib! They are attacking the houses of Nana's adherents. These are defending themselves as best they can. There is a general panic, for it is believed that the whole town will be looted." "Get your things together, Abdool.
I wish to have them by this evening, as I shall start in the morning, early. "I shall get leave to take my soldier servant, Abdool, with me. He is a sharp fellow, and may be useful. I shall have to buy a pony for him." "What sort of disguises do you want?" "One is that of a native soldier." "That is easy enough, as it differs but little from the ordinary Mahratta's dress."
Abdool preceded them on foot. Presently he said: "The ground is getting softer, sahib. I think that we are approaching a swamp." "We had better all dismount," Harry said, setting the example. "Now, let each move in different directions, going very cautiously, and calling out if he comes upon soft ground." He himself, with two of the troopers, remained with the horses.
They are much more convenient for getting about in, and you will not be stared at in the streets; as you would be if you went about in native costume. However, you can wear your own turban, if you like." Abdool willingly consented to this proposal.
Three days passed without a sign; and then, when the guard came in with his ration, Harry saw that Abdool was one of the number. As he glanced at him, Abdool, who was standing a little way behind the others, shook his head, and retired with them.
Abdool and the interpreter were made as much of as was possible, considering that neither could understand English; and deep were the expressions of regret that none of the sailors had taken part in so tough a fight. By the time the sun was up, next morning, the vessel was under weigh and, with light breezes, sailed round Singapore, and then headed northwest.
Abdool, who was squatting near the entrance, at once rose and followed him. "Is all well, sahib?" "I think so. I have so frightened Scindia that I have little doubt he will carry out the promise he has given me. I will tell you about it, when we get back." They passed through the sleeping camp, and mounted their horses in the grove, and rode to the Residency.
They experienced bad weather off the Cape but, with that exception, carried all canvas till they entered the Channel. Here they encountered another gale, but arrived safely in the Thames, four months after leaving Calcutta. It was now January, 1806, and after going with Abdool to an hotel, Harry's first step was to procure warm clothing for himself and his follower.
By the use of their pistols and swords they had broken through these and, seeing the crowd in front of the hut that Harry had occupied, they charged without hesitation. The villagers, unprepared for such an attack, fell back; losing their hold of Harry, and Abdool, whom they had also captured. The latter darted away and, in a few seconds, returned leading the two horses.
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