He was probably hesitating, when the news came of Monson's disastrous retreat.

This doubtless confirmed his opinion of Holkar's invincibility; and he determined, as the only way of saving himself, to declare for him." The attendant now entered, with four men bearing cushions for the divans and carpets for the floor, large ewers and basins, with soft, embroidered towels, and a pile of rugs for beds.

After he had retired, Harry went to the window and looked out.

Below was the courtyard, and the room was on the first story.
"Well, if we are to be prisoners, Abdool, we could hardly wish to be better suited.

A fortnight's rest will do us no harm, for we have been riding hard almost ever since we left Agra with Monson's force." "It is well, sahib, that you were with us when we were captured.
Had we been alone, we should have had no mercy.