Edward S. Ellis, The Jungle Fugitives — The Jungle Fugitives XVII. Almos
“ They have put lard on the cartridges of the Sepoys that the faithful may become unclean and be shut out of paradise! I hate them all! I have no friends among them! I shall never sheath my knife nor stay my hand while one remains alive in India. ”
Edward S. Ellis, The Jungle Fugitives — The Jungle Fugitives XVII. Almos
“ I did evil, for which Allah has pardoned me; the faithful have been summoned to drive the infidels from India; the followers of Islam have heard the call, and they are flocking to the banner of the Prophet from all parts of Hindostan; not one infidel shall be left in all the land. ”
Edward S. Ellis, The Jungle Fugitives — The Jungle Fugitives XVII. Almos
“ He was not afraid to fight two men, even though not so well armed as they, but his wish was first to place the young woman beyond their reach—for when the fight came it would be to the death."No harm shall come to you," said the leader in a gentler tone. "Walk forward over the path and we will guard you against harm." ”
