[At the Point of the Bayonet by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookAt the Point of the Bayonet CHAPTER 8: Nana's Release 13/31
As to Ghatgay, the soldiers hold him in abhorrence, and his arrest and downfall would cause the most lively satisfaction among them.
Your men are soldiers and not assassins, and the tortures and executions that daily take place fill them with horror; so that your order for his arrest will be executed with joy. "Now, Your Highness, I will leave you.
I believe that you will keep your promise, as indeed it is to your interest to do so; in which case you will never hear of myself, or my eleven companions." "Do not fear," Scindia said, "tomorrow my messenger shall certainly start for Ahmednuggur." Harry, bowing deeply, turned, passed through the curtain, and made his way out of the tent.
Abdool, who was squatting near the entrance, at once rose and followed him. "Is all well, sahib ?" "I think so.
I have so frightened Scindia that I have little doubt he will carry out the promise he has given me.
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