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At the Point of the Bayonet

CHAPTER 7: An Act Of Treachery
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But, during a Mahommedan festival, he and his troops were suddenly attacked by a few brigades of infantry; which dispersed them, slew great numbers, and pillaged their camp.
Holkar now joined Amrud Rao, who had escaped from the massacre.

The Peishwa negotiated an alliance with the Nizam.

Scindia sent envoys to Tippoo, to ask for his assistance.

Bajee Rao did the same, and it looked as if a desperate war was about to break out.
All this time, Harry had been living quietly in the Residency, performing his duties as assistant to Colonel Palmer, who had again taken charge there.

There was no occasion for him to resume his disguises.


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