If for no other reason than that my success should have the effect of releasing the inhabitants of Poona, from the horrible tyranny to which they are exposed, I shall be willing to risk a great deal to gain it.
"I shall not leave for a day or two, as I wish to think over all the details of my plan, before I set about carrying it out." Going into the city, Harry went to the spot where the proclamations of Scindia were always affixed.

These were of various kinds; such as forbidding anyone carrying arms to be in the streets after nightfall; and that every inhabitant should furnish an account of his income, in order that taxation should be carefully distributed.
To these Scindia's seal was affixed.
One such order had been placed there that morning.

A sentry marched up and down in front of it, lest any insult should be offered to the paper.

Satisfied that this would suit his purpose, he called Abdool to him, and explained what he wanted.
"It will not be till this evening, for I want, before that step is taken, to collect a party of ten horsemen to ride with me to Ahmednuggur and back.

By this time you know a great many people in the town and, if I were to pay them well, you should have no difficulty in getting that number." "I could do that in half an hour, sahib.