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At the Point of the Bayonet

CHAPTER 11: A Prisoner
19/30

These we killed." "Did the white man and his soldiers aid them ?" "No, my lord.

They stood quiet, and offered no resistance, therefore I brought them to you." "You did well.

You are sure that none of the Johore men escaped, to carry off the news that we were here ?" "Quite certain.

We have the heads of twenty men, and their officer." "Good! I will examine these things.

Put the white man and this Malay into a hut, and the four soldiers into another.
"Who is this other man, who is dressed differently ?" "He is the white officer's servant," the interpreter said.
"Well, he can go with his master, then." The four troopers were led off in one direction, and Harry and the others in another.


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