As I felt certain that things would not turn out as he stated, I had no great fear for my life; but I thought that I might have been kept a prisoner for a very long time, for Lord Lake would have his hands full in other directions." "Then he released you on the news that Holkar had failed to capture the city ?" "No, sir; I got away owing to the fidelity of my orderly who, after riding off himself, when the two troopers with me were attacked and killed, entered a hill fort where I was confined, took service there, and contrived my escape.

I shall hand in a report with the details, for your perusal, when things have quietened down a bit.
My man has rendered me other valuable services, and I should be greatly pleased if, in consideration of the fidelity and daring that he has shown, you would think fit to recommend him for promotion as a native officer.

He belongs to the 3rd Bombay Cavalry." "I should certainly have pleasure in doing so, Captain Lindsay.

I shall, of course, be drawing up a list of the zemindars and others who have rendered service, and recommending them for reward to the Government.

If you will give me the particulars as to the man's name and services I will include him in the list.