We have, during our history, suffered several disasters; but never one that has not been redeemed and revenged." "Holkar was here, this morning," the rajah said, after a long silence.

"He came to congratulate me on our victory.

After he had done so, he asked that you and your troopers should be handed over to him.

I need scarcely say that I refused.

You were captured by my men and, though I am in alliance with Holkar, I do not owe him any fealty.