Therefore, we are all of opinion that this offer of surrender should be accepted.

We war for the freedom of our country, and have no thirst for the blood of these English sahibs, still less for that of their wives and children." Some of the officers angrily protested, but Por Sing stood firm, and the other chiefs were equally determined.

Seeing this, the officers consulted together, and the highest in rank then said to the Talookdars, "We protest against these conditions being given, but since you are resolved, we stand aside, and are ready to agree for ourselves and our men to what you may decide." "What pledges do you require ?" Por Sing asked Bathurst.
"We are content, Rajah, with your personal oath that the lives of all within the house shall be respected, and your undertaking that they shall be allowed to go unharmed down the country.

We have absolute faith in the honor of the nobles of Oude, and can desire no better guarantee." "I will give it," Por Sing said, "and all my friends will join me in it.

Tonight I will have boats collected on the river; I will furnish you with an escort of my troops, and will myself accompany you and see you safely on board.