[At the Point of the Bayonet by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookAt the Point of the Bayonet CHAPTER 4: A British Resident 30/31
He saw Bajee Rao, as before, and received from him a paper, with the undertaking required by Nana.
The sack containing the money was put down where Bajee's horses were picketed, and was there opened by a confidential servant, who carried the bags into the tent which was close by. As he was leaving the camp, Harry had reason to congratulate himself on the precautions that he had taken; for he met Balloba, riding along with a number of officers.
Harry had, with his change of costume, assumed the appearance of age.
He walked by the side of the bullocks, stooping greatly and leaning on his staff; and the minister passed without even glancing at him. Harry, on his return, paid the farmer for the hire of his cart.
The latter was well pleased for, in addition to the money so earned, he had charged a good price for the two waggon loads of grain.
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