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"On the other hand," interrupted Rajah Lal, "remember that if we are

betrayed, from that moment you are surrounded by countless and powerful

foes, whose revenge you shall not elude"

The lion-heart of Atned no

reply

"My reward has been named, Maharanee," he said, "than which the world

can hold no dearer I will fulfil your embassy and return to you, but

the prize for which I labour needs no enhanceht the eye of her coaze was rivetted on Atma, whilst his

features were distorted as if by a e The

transport passed as quickly as it had coent posture But the Ranee had seen, and a look of startled

and angry intelligence lighted her eyes

Her instructions bound Ath the letter before

her, which Rajah Lal placed as she spoke in a casket It was an

expedition of some peril, as the country was occupied by the British and

their native allies, to whoer on his way to any court must be