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At the Point of the Bayonet

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My sons will divide my land when I die, and my daughter is already married and provided for.

Had I a larger farm, I should need more hands and have more cares.

The bounty which you before gave me has gratified my utmost desires." A messenger had already been sent off to Sufder, who rode in the next day.

He, too, was well and comfortable, and was viewed as a man of importance by the villagers.
Harry remained there four days longer, then bade farewell to those who had proved themselves his true friends, and rode down to Bombay.

On the road he had a long talk with Abdool, who remained fixed in his determination to accompany him to England, if he would take him.
"Very well, Abdool, so it shall be.


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