It was said that, as soon as he was well enough to move, he was to be sent to Ava.
"Now you had better begin to sound the man, as to his willingness to aid him to escape." "I have very little doubt about it, master, for I have already learned that his home is on the other side of the hills.

He went down with Bandoola; and returned after his defeat, with a number of others, travelling up the bank of the Pegu river.

If they had not had their military chief with them, they would have started straight for home.

But they were marched here, and have been kept on duty in the town, ever since.

He has heard how well off the people are on the other side of the hills, under English rule; so I feel sure that he will be glad to escape, if he sees a chance of getting off." "That is good.