"It is true that Bajee has apparent liberty, and can have with him in his camp many of his friends; but a gathering of armed men can scarcely escape the eye of so keen an observer as Balloba." [Illustration: Harry.

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saw a party of soldiers coming along the] road.
A few days later, Harry, being out one evening, saw a party of soldiers coming along the road from the direction of Scindia's camp.

This was unusual for, in order to prevent plundering, the orders were stringent that none of Scindia's troops should enter Poona.