It seemed to me that in a day the English Raj would be swept away.

How could it be otherwise when the whole army that had conquered India for them were against them?
I knew they were brave, but we have never lacked bravery.

How could I tell that they would fight one against a hundred?
"But come, let us go on.

Por Sing is expecting you.

I told him that I knew that one from the garrison would come out to treat with him privately tonight, and he is expecting you, though he does not know who may come." Ten minutes walking, and they approached a large tent surrounded by several smaller ones.