[At the Point of the Bayonet by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookAt the Point of the Bayonet CHAPTER 8: Nana's Release 22/31
Colonel Palmer tells me that you are about to start for either Calcutta or Madras, to join the army that is about to act against Tippoo.
It is unlikely that I shall ever see you again; but I shall never forget that, had it not been for you, I should have ended my life a prisoner at Ahmednuggur. "Nana." The bill enclosed was an order for a hundred thousand rupees, upon Nana's agent in Bombay. When Harry went to say goodbye to the Governor, the latter said: "It is likely that you will see your old regiment before long, Captain Lindsay.
This morning a ship arrived, with orders from Lord Mornington for us to send as many troops as could possibly be spared, to ascend the southern Ghauts and join him near Seringapatam.
Lord Mornington is now at Madras, making arrangements for an advance; when his brother, Colonel Wellesley, will move forward with the Nizam's troops.
There is still a doubt what part the Mahrattas will take--probably they will hold aloof, altogether, until they see how matters go.
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