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With Clive in India

CHAPTER 11: An Important Mission
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This you had better do, in consultation with someone who thoroughly understands the country.

It is intended that you shall go down to Trichinopoli, with the next convoy; and from there make your way to the stronghold of Boorhau." "Shall I take any followers with me ?" "Yes," Mr.Saunders said.

"As you will go in the character of a military adventurer, who has served among our Sepoys long enough to learn European drill, you had better take two, three, or four men, as you like, with you as retainers.

You might pick out two or three trusty men, from the Sepoys you command." Charlie left Government House in high spirits.

It was certainly an honor, to have been selected for such a post.


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