This will be natural enough: and of course there are many Mohammedans down in the plains, especially among the villages on the ghauts." "I think that would be best, Purseram." "There is one comfort," Dick went on.

"It is evident that Tippoo is hated by all the Hindoos.

He has forced them to change their religion, and we need have no fear of being betrayed by any of them, except from pressure, or from a desire to win Tippoo's goodwill." "Yes, that might be the case with those who are fairly well off, but would scarcely be so among the poorer classes.

Besides, even they, were we living among them, would have no reason for suspecting our story.

There seems no doubt, from what they say, that Tippoo is preparing for war again, and I think that we shall do well, as soon as we enter the city, to change our attire, or we might be forced into joining the army, which would be the last thing we want.