The mutinous troops have neither organization nor leaders.

But the mutinous troops are of all tribes; and if the British army destroys them, as it would undoubtedly do in case of resistance, the whole country may combine against the British and the Amir.

It is for this reason that he advises delay, and that the punishment of the guilty be left to him.

The Viceroy may rest assured that he will show no mercy.

He will make an example which will be conspicuous in the eyes of the world as the sun at noonday.