For had this been done, the news might have come to Tippoo's ears, and there would have been an end of me.
"Except that I am locked up at night, I am not treated as a prisoner; but the governor, who has a strong sense of duty, has a certain watch kept over me.

He has a real friendship for me, and would do all in his power to save my life, short of disobedience to an actual order.

But his view is that I have been confided to his care, and that if, at any moment, the Sultan should write to demand me of him, he would be bound to produce me." "Well, Father, it must be nearly half-past eight.

I will go with you, and see where you are confined--that is the first step.

We will both, tonight, think over the best way of attempting your escape; and in the morning, when your guard is removed, if you will come straight here we will talk it over.
"I am afraid you will have to wait for your pigtail till we get to Madras." Captain Holland laughed.
"I can afford to wait for that, now.