that has just captured Seringapatam
down upon us. When it is dark, I will myself accompany you, with my
household cavalry, until you are miles away.

"I pray you to report to the Governor General how grieved I am that
evil-disposed persons should have raised a riot, with the intention
of killing you; and assure him that I did all in my power to save
you, and shall, if they can be discovered, punish those concerned
in the matter."

"I shall assuredly report very favourably of your conduct,
Rajah--which will, I have no doubt, be warmly appreciated--and
shall let the Governor General know that, from the time of my
arrival here, I always have been treated with the greatest courtesy
and attention by you."

Leaving the infantry and artillery, with their guns, in front of
the palace, lest any attack should be made upon it; the rajah rode
off with his cavalry and returned, two hours later, with the news
that all was quiet, and that the troops had returned to their duty.

As soon as it was dark, the party started. The rajah rode at the
head of his cavalry; Harry, at his request, taking his place with
his own escort in the centre of it, so that his presence among them
should not be suspected.

"It is as well," the rajah said, "that the news that you have left
should not be known till tomorrow morning; for although the troops
would, I have no doubt, be obedient to my orders, in a town like
this there are many budmashes; who might, if they knew that you had
started, ride in pursuit, with the intention of attacking you after
I had left you."

Once out of the town they proceeded at a rapid pace, which they
maintained until twenty miles away from Nagpore. The rajah then
returned, with the main body of his cavalry; ordering a native
officer and thirty men to escort Harry, until he arrived at the
frontier.

There was, however, little occasion for this addition to Harry's
force. The news of the fall of Seringapatam had spread like
wildfire, and at each village through which they passed, and at
those in which they halted for the night, the inhabitants saluted
Harry with the deepest respect; and would willingly have supplied
him and his escort with provisions, without payment, had he not
insisted upon their receiving fair value for them.

At the frontier the rajah's troop turned back, and Harry continued
his journey, reaching Calcutta early in June.

When he arrived there, he was well received by the Governor
General, who to