This is splendid, and I am sure I cannot be too grateful to that tiger, for popping into the harem.

He has done more for us, in a few minutes, than we could have achieved in a year.
"Well, Surajah, if my father is alive, I think now that we have every chance of rescuing him." As they walked through the streets, many of those who had been present at the sports recognised them as the heroes in the stirring episode there, and, judging they would gain a high place in Tippoo's favour, came up to them and congratulated them on their bravery, and made offers of service.

They replied civilly to all who accosted them, but were glad when they turned off to the quiet quarter where Pertaub lived.

The Hindoo was surprised, indeed, when they told him what had happened, and that they were already officers in the Palace, and might consider themselves as standing high in Tippoo's favour.
"It is wonderful," he said, when they brought their story to a conclusion.

"Surely Providence must have favoured your pious object.
Such good fortune would never have occurred to you, had it not been that it was destined you should find your father still alive.