Harry's arms were at once bound.

He was placed on a horse and, escorted by ten natives, was taken out of the town and, after a ride of three hours, arrived at the foot of a strong hill fort, perched on a lofty rock.

Here the party dismounted.

Halfway up the hill they passed through a gate in the lower wall; and then mounted to the fort, where the officer in command received them and, on reading an order from the rajah, conducted the prisoner into a room at the summit of the highest tower.

His arms were then unbound, and the governor and soldiers left the room, locking and barring the door behind them.
On the way, Harry had thought over his position.