I had thought of that myself, and was on thorns when you were telling your story, and felt not a little relieved when you changed the tale.

I think that it has turned out for the best.

As officers of the Palace, we may be able to obtain some information as to what Christian captives there are, and the prisons where they are confined." "Still more," Surajah said; "when we get to be known as being his officers, we might present ourselves boldly at any of the hill fortresses, as sent there with some orders." "You are right," Dick said.

"I had not thought of that.

Indeed, we might even produce orders to inspect the prisoners, in order to render an account to Tippoo of their state and fitness for service; and might even show an order for my father to be handed over to us, if we should find him.