"It will be properly represented that it is to you that the defenders of Deennugghur, and the women and children with them, owe their lives, and you may be sure that this will go a very long way towards wiping out the part you have taken in the attack on the station.

When the day of reckoning comes, the British Government will know as well how to reward those who rendered them service in these days, as to punish those who have been our foes." "I will do it," Por Sing said firmly.

"Do not come out until the afternoon.

In the morning I will talk with the other Zemindars, and bring them over to agree that there shall be no more bloodshed.

There is not one of us but is heartily sick of this business, and eager to put an end to it.