Ask and he will tell." "Nay," said I, "I have asked and he will not tell.

He knows, as well as you or I, that not all the men of this regiment have always believed in him.

He knows that none dare kill him unless they know his plans first, for until they have his plans how can they dispense with his leadership ?" "Who are these who wish to kill him ?" said they.

"Let there be court martial and a hanging!" "Nay," said I, "let there be a silence and forgetting, lest too many be involved!" They nodded, knowing well that not one man of us all would escape condemnation if inquiry could be carried back far enough.
"Let there be much watchfulness!" said I.
"Who shall watch Ranjoor Singh ?" said they.

"He is here, there and everywhere! He is gone before dawn, and perhaps we see him again at noon, but probably not until night.