After days of hard marching, Hassan guided the column to a flat-topped hill overlooking the valley that Jack remembered from his earlier visit. He looked down on the grim fort that dominated the valley, and the two small, walled villages, each complete with watchtowers, and wondered if Batoor was at home.
Now he had arrived, Jack was unsure of his best course of action. He could either destroy the villages, cut down the orchards and burn the stored grain, or capture Ramsud Fort, and wait for Batoor"s return.
No, Jack decided, I will not destroy these villages unless they prove hostile. “Hassan!”
NoI will not destroy these villages unless they prove hostile.“Yes, sahib!”
“I want to take your Guides to the fort and leave the British behind.”
“As you wish, sahib,” Hassan said without any
