The day before Holkar arrived, I was sent to urge him to despatch them instantly to aid in the defence.

He was evidently impressed with the idea that Holkar was going to retake the place without any difficulty, and would afterwards annihilate our army; so, thinking that was the winning side, he arrested me, and sent me off to a hill fort, fifteen miles away, and murdered my two troopers." "And how did you get away ?" Harry gave an account of the manner in which Abdool had managed his escape.
"Such a fellow as that is a jewel." "He is indeed, Major; and I would not part with him for any money.
He came round with me from Bombay to Calcutta, six years ago, and has ridden with me ever since.

He fought most gallantly, in the Malay Peninsula and at many other places.

In my report, to the general, of my last adventure I have mentioned his services with me in my various journeys, and have strongly recommended his promotion." "He well deserves it," the major said.

"He has, like you, carried his life in his hand for, if he had been detected, undoubtedly he would have shared your fate.".