Sahib Linforth met his death two days ago, fifty miles from here, in the camp of his Excellency Abdulla Mahommed, the Commander-in-Chief to his Highness.

Abdulla Mahommed is greatly grieved, knowing well that this violent act will raise up a prejudice against him and his Highness.

Moreover, he too would live in friendship with the British.

But his soldiers are justly provoked by the violation of treaties by the British, and it is impossible to stay their hands.
Therefore, before Abdulla Mahommed joins hands with my master, Wafadar Nazim, before this fort, it will be well for the Colonel Sahib and his troops to be safely out of reach." Luffe was doubtful whether to believe the words or no.

The story might be a lie to frighten him and to discourage the garrison.