Jack stared at Batoor, who rattled his chains.
“I am hoping you will release me, Windrush,” Batoor said.
“If you are in here,” Jack asked, “who is commanding your men? Who leads the army that is besieging Ramsud?”
“That will be Awalmir,” Batoor said, “and Ghazan.”
“Awalmir was defending the fort,” Jack said.
Batoor smiled. “Ghazan then.” He lifted his hands. “Are you going to release me from these filthy chains, Windrush? Or talk about my enemies all day.”
“I"m not sure yet,” Jack said. “How long have you been in here?”
“Since you were my guest,” Batoor said, rattling his chains to show his displeasure. “What"s been happening?”
Jack nodded. “You were not involved in ambushing British convoys, torturing British officers to death, and negotiating with the Russians, then?”
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