It is most important that we should get back with the news, and I have no doubt that pig-headed brute in there will do as he says, and will hold us prisoners until Tippoo has gone down the passes.

We must get off tonight, if possible.

We are not likely to be looked after very sharply.

I don't think that fellow really suspects us, but is simply keeping us to show his authority.
There ought to be no difficulty in getting out.

I suppose we shall be put into one of the soldiers' huts tonight, and if we crawl out when they are asleep, we have only to make our way up those narrow steps to the top of the wall, and then let ourselves down the other side.