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The Tiger of Mysore

CHAPTER 19: Found At Last
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I shall be here tomorrow evening, I hope it will be by ten o'clock--that must depend upon how long it takes me to get down the outside layer of stone.
"If you should hear a sudden row, make at once for the wall behind the governor's house, and wait there for me to join you.

You see, some of the stones may come down with a run, and if they do I shall give the rest a shove, and be out like a shot.

I shall hear which side the sentry is running round the house, and shall belt the other way.

Of course, he will see the stones and give the alarm; but in the darkness, I have not much doubt of being able to slip away, and I will then make my way straight to the wall.

Of course, I shall have the ladders tied up into bundles, and shall take care not to leave them behind me." "All right, Father.


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