“We are still a long way from home.”
“We understand if you wish to proceed,” the Thug answered.
A well-trained chorus of voices asserted that they were tired and could go no farther and finally, after a great deal more argument, which Indians always enjoy, they agreed that they would all camp together.
Another smaller party of Thugs joined them and William Sleeman and Ian noticed that, after they had sat for a little while talking and exchanging stories, individuals attached themselves in a friendly manner to different men of their own party.
When finally they began to make preparations to sleep, the Thugs lay down beside their new-found companions.
Only William and Ian insisted on having tents to themselves and this was quite understandable because they were dressed as richer and mor
