It may be an hour before horsemen start.
"I did not think that they would miss you till tomorrow morning." "I suppose the rajah sent up for me, to amuse himself by threatening me.

He would hardly venture to do more, until he is sure that Holkar has defeated us.

However, as you say, there is very little chance of their catching us." As soon as they were down on the plain, Harry went on: "We had better strike north, for an hour or two.

They are sure to ride across the plain in the direction of Delhi, thinking we shall make straight for the city." "That will be best, sahib." Fortunately the rain had ceased, and the sky was cloudless, so that they were able to direct their course by the stars.

For two hours they kept due north, and then turned west.