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Finally, in the event of such a surprise, I have an exit whereby one emerges at a secret spot on the river bank. A motor-boat, suitably concealed, awaits me there." He placed a thermometer in the neck of the yellow bottle and the bottle in a rack. He directed the intolerable gaze of his awful eyes upon the man who sat, teeth tightly clenched, watching him from the diwan.
"Another high officer of the court, the diwan, had shared my vigil in the death chamber, and just before the end came had informed me that it was news of an attack by budmashes on one of the royal palankeens that morning in the bazaars that had inflicted the fatal stroke upon his master.
In like manner the name of the Etruscan Zeus, -Tina-or -Tinia-, is probably connected with the Sanscrit -dina-, meaning day, as Zan is connected with the synonymous -diwan-. But, even granting this, the Etruscan people appears withal scarcely less isolated "The Etruscans," Dionysius said long ago, "are like no other nation in language and manners;" and we have nothing to add to his statement.
There was no doubt in Luffe's mind, at all events, as to the boy's destiny. He turned to the Diwan. "Tell Wafadar Nazim that I will open the gates of this fort and march down to British territory after he has made submission," he said. The Diwan smiled in a melancholy way. He had done his best, but the British were, of course, all mad.
It was necessary for him to be supported by some one who had his confidence and was capable by his own firmness of fixing the irresolution of the Prince. "Mohan Lal, chief Diwan of Siraj-ud-daula, was this man, the greatest scoundrel the earth has ever borne, worthy minister of such a master, and yet, in truth, the only person who was really attached to him.
He found the Emperor represented by a crimson velvet chair under an awning in the Diwan Khas, but the Shah was actually in one of the private rooms with three of his sons. The British officers presented their alms under the disguise of a tributary offering, and received some nightgowns, of sprigged calico, by way of honorific dresses.
Placed in these desperate straits, and without hope of succour, Diwan Mulraj and the whole of his force surrendered unconditionally on the 22nd of January, 1849, after a siege which had lasted nearly seven months. This timely success released at a critical moment, for service elsewhere, the British forces engaged in the siege.
He was immersed in the second letter which the Diwan had handed to him. "Who is it?" asked Dewes. "Linforth's wife." "His wife!" exclaimed Dewes, and, looking at the photograph again, he said in a low voice which was gentle with compassion, "Poor woman!" "Yes, yes. Poor woman!" said Luffe, and he went on reading his letter.
I can no more be of use to you. Give me back my life and let me go et me go and hide away from them all from all ... the world...." Her words died away and ceased upon a suppressed hysterical sob. For, in silence, Fo-Hi stood watching her, unmoved. "Oh!" she moaned, and sank cowering upon a diwan "why do you watch me so!"
I offer a throne set upon the Seven Mountains of the Universe. Look into my eyes and read the truth." But lower and lower she cowered upon the diwan. "No, no! I am afraid!" Fo-Hi approached her closely and abject terror now had robbed her of strength. Her limbs seemed to have become numbed, her tongue clave to the roof of her mouth. "Fear me no more, Miska," said Fo-Hi.
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