The Rajah's Fortress — page 224: what you’re looking at

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THE RAJAH’S FORTRESS. 211 did not see him leave the fortress. There have been many strangers here within a week past, and this man may have come without my knowledge. It is certain that he is no Burman. He is, like Pandy, of the same race as that man,” and Loyd pointed to Jung Hadar, who was listening with deep interest. ‘But while we stand here the Englishman lies in his prison; and at sunrise the red flag will wave from the fortress.” “ What are we todo?” demanded Guy in des- peration. ‘Qur plans are useless. The capture of this villain must be abandoned. That he is the Hindoo Nana Sahib himself I don’t doubt, and when England knows it all Burma won't save Pandy and his fortress from her vengeance. I had hoped to be the one to capture him "—Guy’s voice faltered and he turned his face away to hide his disappointment. “TI could lead you back in safety to Balet,” he wenton. “I could give up Pandy and the treas- ure, but to abandon that Englishman to his fate would be vile cowardice. I cannot and will not do it,” and with this expression of his sentiments Guy scrutinized the faces of his comrades to see how his words were received. “T’m with you, Chutney,” cried Carew, clasping Guy’s hand, anexample that was instantly followed by all. “You are brave fellows,” said Guy deeply moved; COLUM 1OOO SS co