"The garrison at Cawnpore, we know, are besieged by overwhelming numbers.

We do not know much as to the position at Lucknow, but certainly the Europeans are immensely outnumbered there, and I think we may assume that they are also besieged.

It is a very long distance either to Agra or to Allahabad; and with the whole country up in arms against us, and the cavalry here at our heels, the prospect seems absolutely hopeless.

What do you think, Doolan?
You and Rintoul have your wives here, and you have children.

I consider that the question concerns you married men more than us." "It is a case of the frying pan and the fire, as far as I can see, Doctor.