I promise, Jaimihr-sahib, that I will come to you in Howrah.

I shall come accompanied by one servant, named Joanna, and--I think--by my father; and the Rangars and Mr.Cunningham shall be at least a day's ride behind me.

I give my word on that.

But--I can promise you, on Mr.Cunningham's behalf, and on the Alwa-sahib's, and Mahommed Gunga's, that should you have made any attempt against my liberty--should you have offered me any insult or indignity--before they come--should you have tried to anticipate the terms of your agreement--then--then--there would be an end of bargaining and promises, Jaimihr-sahib, and your life would be surely forfeit! Do you understand ?" "Surely, sahiba!" "Do you agree ?" "I already have agreed.

They are my terms.