"Bring the camels in," Jack ordered as lack of food caught up with him and he collapsed on the British side of the wall. "They"re carrying rifles."
Ten of the camels had died in the crazed rush to the British lines. The Guides rounded up the remainder, bringing them to Jack as if to apologise for their earlier defection.
"Here are your camels, sahib," Alladad said.
The 101st watched, some with amusement, others alarm, as if they would have to dispose of these unruly beasts.
For the first time, Jack had the opportunity of counting his men. Of the original twenty he had taken out, he had lost Fatteh and five of the new men. Two of the fourteen who remained had been wounded.
Jack glanced beyond the wall. The battle between Batoor and Gulbaz had ended, leaving a score of casualties on the
