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"Yes, sir, it was Siwalik, the Master of the Horse to Prince Tasatat; and the lady is now with him on the road to Simla." "Simla! How do you know that?" "I was near enough to hear every word that the Indians spoke, and they said that they were going to Simla." "And Mrs. Irwin? She didn't resist? She didn't cry for help? She allowed herself to be carried off quietly?" "The lady was very proud.
The want of discipline amongst the English lines increased more and more, and the English officers had to fix their whole attention upon their own troops, instead of upon the movements of the enemy. The necessity for this was soon evident. Prince Tasatat was the first to leave Colonel Baird with his entire force, and openly to march over to the enemy.
In addition, he was in command of the auxiliaries sent by the Maharajah of Chanidigot, and led by Prince Tasatat, consisting of one thousand infantry, five hundred cavalry, and one battery. The Prince rode out magnificently attired and armed; the hilt and scabbard of his sword sparkled with precious stones, and a cockade of valuable diamonds flashed from his turban.
"My cousin, Tasatat Maharajah." "And when will he start?" "In about four weeks, I hope." The officer shook his head. "That would be much longer than we can allow. Your force is to join my detachment, and I am starting at latest in a fortnight from now." "You are asking what is impossible.
"That is Tasatat Rajah, the cousin and favourite of the Prince," whispered Edith, in answer to a question which she read in Heideck's face. "No doubt the Maharajah is sending him with a special mission." The Colonel had risen and gone to meet his visitor, but he neither shook hands with him nor asked him to be seated.
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