Captain Doolan, therefore, accompanied by Bathurst and Dr.Wade, went out.

They were conducted to the great tent where all the Zemindars and the principal officers of the Sepoys were assembled.
Bathurst acted as spokesman.
"Por Sing," he said, "and you Zemindars of Oude, Major Hannay being disabled, Captain Doolan, who is now in command of the garrison, has come to represent him and to offer to surrender to you under the condition that the lives of all British and natives within the walls be respected, and that you pledge us your faith and honor that we shall be permitted to go down the country without molestation.

It is to you, Por Sing, and you nobles of Oude, that we surrender, and not to those who, being sworn soldiers, have mutinied against their officers, and have in many cases treacherously murdered them.

With such men Major Hannay will have no dealings, and it is to you that we surrender.

Major Hannay bids me say that if this offer is refused, we can for a long time prolong our resistance.