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At the Point of the Bayonet

CHAPTER 4: A British Resident
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He is a wily old fox, and has got safely through dangers which would have crushed an ordinary man.

You will see that, before long, he will be back again, and reinstated in power.
"At any rate, I will accompany him.

After that thrashing we gave Balloba's horsemen, my head would not be safe here an hour, after his arrival." On the road, Harry had informed him of the decision at which he had arrived, upon Soyera's advice; and Sufder agreed that it would certainly be a wise step.

Accordingly, when the latter entered the palace, Harry went straight to the British Residency.

He sent in his native name to Mr.Malet, and asked for an interview, and was at once shown in.
"You wish to speak to me, sir ?" the Resident said, in the Mahratta language.


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