27/41 I am quite sure Miss Hannay would not leave her uncle." "I think we might get over even that, Bathurst. There are only the Major and the other two men, and Mrs.Forsyth and three children, too ill to walk. There are eight of the native servants, ourselves, and the young Rajah's retainers. We ought to have no difficulty in carrying the wounded. As to the luggage, that must be sacrificed, so that the boatmen can go down with empty benches. |