The question is as to the others.

Now that we know the worst, or believe we know it, ought we to send the women and children away ?" "That is the question, sir.

But where can they be sent?
Lucknow is besieged; the whites at Cawnpore must have been surrounded by this time; the bands of mutineers are ranging the whole country, and at the news that Nana Sahib has joined the rebels it is probable that all will rise.

I should say that it was a matter in which Mr.Hunter and other civilians had better be consulted." "Yes, we will hold a council," the Major said.
"I think, Major, it should be done quietly.

It is probable that many of the servants may know of the intentions of the Sepoys, and if they see that anything like a council of the Europeans was being held they may take the news to the Sepoys, and the latter, thinking that their intention is known, may rise at once." "That is quite true.