I found her married." He paused a little, and then went on, in a quiet, business-like tone.
"Good.

Her choice was sure to be a worthy one, and that was enough for me.

You need not doubt that I kept my secret then more sacredly than ever.

I returned to India, and tried to die.

I dared not kill myself, for I was a soldier and a Christian, and belonged to God and my Queen.
The Sikhs would not kill me, do what I would to help them.