"As long as we can fight, Sahib," said the man proudly. "We all love them, and would die for them."
"I know it, Sree. Then I trust you to find some hiding-place where they will be safe till this rising is at an end."
"Yes, Sahib; but what will the master and the doctor Sahib do?" said Sree excitedly, and without heeding the eager whispering going on close by.
"We take the small boat now directly, and go down the river."
"But it would be to meet boats coming up, Sahib," said the man excitedly. "You would be running upon bad men's spears."
"We have our guns, and shall be prepared," said Mr. Kenyon coldly.
"But the little sampan—in the darkness, Sahib. You would overset, and that means a horrible death too."
"Then you will ask two men to volunteer to take us."
"Adong and I would row you safely back, Sahib," said the man earnestly.
"No; I cannot spare you from watching over my son. You and your man, who know him so well, must stay."