I said to myself: "'It will be better that he should live with me, till he is old enough to go down as a young man, and say to the Governor: "'"I am the son of Major Lindsay.

I can talk Mahratti like a native.

I can ride and use my sword.

I can speak English well.

I can be useful." "'Then, perhaps for his father's sake, the Governor will say: "'"I will make you an officer.