But
even now they are trying to win over Amir Khan and his hundred thousand
horsemen by promises of territory and gold. With the Chief out of the
way they would disband; he is a great leader, and they flock to his
flag. You saw the Englishman, Captain Barlow?"
"Yes, Dewani. Good soldier, I should say."
"Well, Sirdar, we think that he waits here to undertake some mission to
Amir Khan. You see, no office can be conducted without clerks, and
sometimes clerks talk."
The Frenchman twisted nervously at his slim grey moustache. "I
comprehend, Dewani," he said presently; "it is expedient that Amir Khan
be eliminated."
"It would be a merciful thing," Sewlal added--"it would save bloodshed."
"Well, Dewani, I must depart now. It will be interesting to see what
your Bagrees do, especially when they become hungry."
CHAPTER V
For two days the Bagrees sat nursing their wrath at the reproaches of
Dewan Sewlal.
And the Dewan, in spite of his bold denunciation of the decoits, was
uneasy. If they went back to Karowlee with a story of ill treatment,
of broken promises, that hot-headed old Rajput would turn against
Sindhia.
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