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Rujub may report what he likes to the Nana, I will do what is right." After a hearty expression of thanks, Bathurst left the tent.
Rujub was awaiting him outside. "You have succeeded ?" he asked. "Yes; he will guarantee the lives of all the garrison, but he seemed to be afraid of what you might report to Nana Sahib." "I am the Nana's agent here," Rujub said; "I have been working with him for months.
I would I could undo it all now.
I was away when they surrendered at Cawnpore.
Had I not been, that massacre would never have taken place, for I am one of the few who have influence with him.
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