If he is found in the vicinity of the zenana he will be arrested and imprisoned." "This is all very high-handed." "Sahib, there is no British Raj here.

The orders of the regent and the council are final.

Submit." "Very well." "Ramabai!" Ramabai stepped forward.

By a kind of clairvoyance he saw what was coming.
"Ramabai, the orders are that you shall retire to your house and remain there till further orders." "I am the queen's body-guard." "Ai! Well said! But I do not take my orders from the queen--yet.

Obey.
The Sahib may accompany you if he wishes; there are no orders against that.