“I tell you, you do not know these men. In my case they would be bound by no terms. They would say that I had been treacherous to the King, and, not being a British subject, my life was forfeited. Not that I fear death. But for the sake of him who is dearer far to me than life, I must try and live, that I may serve his friends—if that is possible.”
“But do you know, Haidee, that he placed you in my care; and if I allow you to remain behind, I shall be guilty of breaking the promise I made to him, that I would never lose sight of you as long as I lived.”
“My mind is made up, Mr. Gordon; I shall remain behind.”
“Then, at all hazards, I remain too.”
“I am glad of that.”
“But what do you propose doing?”
“Returning to Delhi.”
“Returning to Delhi?”
“Yes. You told me that the lady who was to be your wife had been conveyed back to that city.”
“I did.”