. When I left Bombay I
was able to speak English as well as other English boys of my age.

"My nurse had, from the earliest time I can remember, encouraged me
in taking part in all sports and games; and when I was but eight a
soldier, a cousin of hers, began to teach me my first exercise in
arms. I continued to work at this until I went down to Bombay and,
on my return, spent all my time, for some months, in riding and
shooting. After this I was, for a year, with a famous shikaree; and
took part in the killing of many tigers, and other wild beasts.
This was fortunate; for when, through this relation of my nurse, I
was introduced to Nana Furnuwees, and by him to Mahdoo Rao, the
latter was pleased to take a fancy for me, and appointed me to the
charge of the game preserves.

"At the present moment I have just returned from a mission, in
disguise, to Scindia's camp. Nana has shown me great kindness. My
intention is to remain with him, until he has passed through his
present difficulties, which are very serious. After that, I hope to
be able to go to Bombay, and to obtain a commission in the
Company's service."

"I remember well the circumstances of the murder of Major Lindsay,
and his wife; for I was in Bombay at the time. It was a matter of
deep regret to us all, for he was greatly liked but, at the time,
everyone was excited over the infamous treaty of Wurgaum. I
remember that when a party was sent out, on our receiving the news
of the attack, the bodies of the major and his wife were found, as
also those of his servants and sowars; but it was reported that no
trace could be discovered of the infant, or of his ayah. It was
thought possible that they had escaped, and hopes were entertained
that the woman might have carried off her charge. I have no doubt
as to the truth of your story.

"Is your nurse still alive?"

"She is, sir, as is also the man who assisted her. His name is
Sufder, and he commands a troop of the Peishwa's cavalry. Both will
testify, at the right time, to the truth of my statement."

"I can the more readily believe it," the Resident said, "inasmuch
as, in spite of your colour, I can perceive a certain likeness to
Major Lindsay, whom I knew intimately."

"My intention, in coming to see you now, sir, was to offer to
furnish any information to you, concerning the movements and plans
of Nana Furnuwees, so far as such information could do him no
harm."

"I heard that there had been discussions be