'Tis but a little thing to do, for one of our brave defenders; of whose deeds one of your officers was telling me, when he was deploring your loss." "I thank you most heartily, Khan; and, after the manner in which you have given it, I cannot refuse so handsome a present.

I shall be proud to ride such an animal; and you may be sure that, as I do so, I shall often think of him who presented it to me; and shall assuredly mention, to Colonel Ochterlony, the very great kindness with which you have received me." As he rode off, followed by an escort of four of the zemindar's retainers, he saw with satisfaction that Abdool was also attired in clean white garments.
"You have done well, I hope, Abdool ?" "I have been well treated, indeed, sahib, and the zemindar's head man told me that I was to consider the horse on which I ride my own.

He will carry me well, for he is a stout and serviceable animal.

I was wondering what we should do for horses; for there are but few in the city, as most of those owning them sent them away, with their valuables, on hearing of Holkar's approach." "The zemindar is a generous man, indeed.

He has, as you heard, presented me with the horse that I am riding.