This is all that is demanded; and that they should hold Deeg and my son as a hostage, until the money is paid, is fair and just." "I thought that the conditions would meet with your acceptance, Rajah; and I may say that your kindly treatment of myself and my escort has gone some way in mitigating the terms that would otherwise have been demanded.

But the general said that you must understand that he can make no further diminution of his demands; and that tomorrow he expects an answer, yes or no." "I reply yes, at once, Major Lindsay.

A load has been lifted from my mind.

I shall still have my liberty, my capital, and my people; and am grateful, indeed, for the clemency that has been shown me.

I had relied somewhat upon your good offices; but had small hopes that, after what has taken place, I should be offered such terms." The rajah at once sent for his sons--of whom Harry had seen but little, for they were always on the walls, encouraging the troops and seeing that the breaches were repaired, as soon as made.