[At the Point of the Bayonet by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookAt the Point of the Bayonet CHAPTER 6: In The Company's Service 11/35
All parties look with jealousy upon us, and would be chary of giving any information to an officer of the Residency; and therefore, if you have no objection, we think that it will be an advantage to you to assume native dress.
Of course, you could not go in the attire that you came down in for, although you would not be recognized in uniform, you would, if dressed as before. "I would rather leave that matter entirely to you, and also the manner in which you can proceed.
You must also decide, for yourself, whether to renew your connection with Nana Furnuwees.
It appears to me that he is the only honest man in the Deccan, and the only man who takes the patriotic view that there should be peace and rest throughout the country.
He is, however, no more willing than others that we should, in any way, interfere in the affairs of the Deccan." "That certainly is so, sir; but I know that it is his most earnest desire to possess the friendship of the authorities of Bombay.
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