I had no part in the matter, beyond aiding to kill a wounded tiger, and it was no more than I have done, many times, among our hills, and thought nothing of.

These jewels are vastly more than I deserve, for my share in the affair.

I do not know much about the value of gems, but they must be worth a large sum, and nothing will induce me to take any of those that you have so well earned." "I wonder whether Tippoo knows what they have given us," Dick said, after in vain trying to alter his companion's decision.
"I don't suppose he troubled himself about it," Surajah replied.

"No doubt he was asked for permission for each to make a present to us.
The jewels in the harem must be of enormous value, as, for the last fifteen years, Tippoo has been gathering spoil from all southern India, having swept the land right up to the gates of Madras.

They say that his treasures are fabulous, and no doubt the ladies of his harem have shared largely in the spoils.