He cannot but be as odious to you as he is to Bajee Rao, and to the people." Scindia sat for some time, in silence.
"Do I understand," he said, "that if I carry out these suggestions, your comrades will be satisfied ?" "That I swear solemnly.

I do not threaten Your Highness, for my visit today is one of conciliation.

You might, as soon as I leave this tent, order me to be arrested.

In that case I should use this pistol against myself, and you would seek in vain for the names of my eleven brethren; but your life would be forfeited--whether in the midst of your guards or in your tent, whether you ride or walk.
You would be watched, and your servants would be bribed, and your food poisoned.

If the first man fails, he will blow out his brains, and so will they all; but be assured that the vow will be kept and that, whether by night or by day, you will never be safe." "You are a bold man to speak so," Scindia said.
"I speak so, Your Highness, because I am perfectly ready to die for the good of the country, and to secure for it peace and contentment." Scindia rose, and took two or three turns up and down the tent; Harry keeping his pistol in his hand, in readiness to fire should he attempt to slip away.