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Updated: June 16, 2025
"I'm not going to think about that miserable old business," he told himself, but his resolution received a rude shock when, as he passed where Sam was talking to one of the Holwell players, the bully was heard to say: "Yes, lots of us think he dropped the poison in the mangers to get even with Appleby. But of course there's nothing proven." "I see. A sort of Scotch verdict." "Something like that.
No doubt he had acquired influence with Surajah Dowlah by flattering his superiority to the English. Mr. Holwell presently returned with the news that Surajah Dowlah was very much incensed against him, on account of the small sum found in the treasury of the fort, which amounted only to 54,000 Rs.
"The names of these cowards should be held as infamous, as long as the English nation exists. "Come, now, we are just assembling to choose a commander. Mr. Peeks is the senior agent; but I think we shall elect Mr. Holwell, who is an energetic and vigorous man." It was as Mr. Haines had expected. Mr. Holwell was elected, and at once took the lead.
I think they look small compared to the Holwell players." "Why Mabel, how can you say such a thing? There's Billy over there. Isn't he stunning? Did you see him kick?" "Oh, there goes Fred with the ball!" and the other girl with her eyes on the Holwell contingent, never looked at her friend who had looks only for "Billy" who was lucky enough to play on Tom's team.
I therefore held my peace, while the conversation went on between the others. Mr. Holwell insisted that I should take Rupert's offer, and be the means of conveying news to our friends of where the other three lay. I demurred, and should perhaps have rejected the invitation in the end, had not my cousin taken advantage to slyly whisper in my ear "Don't you understand, fool?
Holwell, a member of the council, assumed command in the fort, but on the 25th the place was taken. All the Englishmen in the fort, one hundred forty-six persons, were thrust at the point of a sword into a small room, the prison of the garrison, commonly known as the Black Hole, only twenty feet square. The Nawab had promised to spare their lives, but had gone to sleep after a debauch.
With a heavy heart I watched the last ship go down the Hooghley on the way to England, and the very day after it had gone I received a message in writing from Mr. Holwell, in these words "Haste to the Council meeting, and ask for me. We are in receipt of threatening letters from Moorshedabad, and need your services."
Like the Mendips, they turn their steepest flank westwards, the ascent on the E. being gradual; and on this side they are cut by a number of well-timbered and delightful combes. Few caves have been discovered in them, though there is one at Holwell near Asholt.
Holwell has suggested that you might undertake this task, and by reason of your ability to communicate with the Gentoos in their own language, succeed in discovering this person; in which case we are prepared to pay you a very handsome reward." I did not feel much inclined to this proposal at the first blush, considering that it carried little honour with it. But Mr.
I believe letters were sent to Surajah Dowlah, to explain the circumstances which had awaked his suspicions, but without any good effect. Meanwhile Mr. Holwell carried me to his house, where we laid our plans for the detection of the spy.
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