Two aches would be worse than one.

Come silently!" So I rode beside him silently, and making a circuit and signaling to the watchers not to betray our presence, we came on our hiding infantry unsuspected by them.

We dismounted, and going close on foot were almost among them before they knew.

Gooja Singh was on his feet in their midst, giving them information and advice.
"I tell you Ranjoor Singh is dead!" said he.

"Hira Singh swears he is only asleep, but Hira Singh lies! Ranjoor Singh lies dead on top of the corn in the cart in yonder gully, and Hira Singh--" I know not what more he would have said, but Ranjoor Singh stopped him.