There were only three English people in the place.

Then, if it became known that he had given information to the authorities, his life would be less uncertain than it was just now.

Yet, confound the dirty lot of little rebels, it served them right! He couldn't sit by and see a revolt against British rule without raising a hand.

Warn Nic?
To what good?
The result would be just the same.

But if harm came to this intended brother-in-law-well, why borrow trouble?
He was not the Lord in Heaven, that he could have everything as he wanted it! It was a toss-up, and he would see the sport out.