Speaker after speaker rose and addressed him and, afterwards, the interpreter said a few words to them in his name, thanking them for the goodwill they had shown, and praising them highly, not only for their bravery, but especially for the manner in which they had carried out the orders given to them.

The proceedings did not terminate until a very late hour, and Harry was heartily glad when at last he could retire to rest.
In the morning, the rajah said to him: "Now, my friend, you have not told me why you have come here.

We have been so busy that we have not spoken on other subjects, save the war.

The message you sent up to me was that you came from the great white lord of Calcutta, and desired to see me.

You may be sure that whatever you desire of me shall be granted for, were it not for your coming, I should now be a hunted fugitive, and my people slain." "It is not much that I desire, Rajah.