But the general opinion of the townspeople was that he would give battle, be victorious, and would return and continue the siege." "I have no fear of his being victorious.

He knows, in the battles of Assaye and Poona, how Scindia was utterly routed; and how, at Laswaree and Delhi, the Mahrattas were scattered; and I do not think that he will venture upon giving battle.

But if he does, I have no fear, whatever, of the result.

It was more than his whole army could do to break up Monson's force, although composed entirely of native infantry, until it was near Agra.

This time there will be British infantry and cavalry, and the Mahrattas will never stand against their charge." Harry had already enquired about Abdool, and found that he had also had a meal, and was now asleep.
"Now, sahib," Shuja said, "it were best that you should rest, for a time.