They have
treated us soldiers fairly and honorably. We would not have revolted
had the opportunity not come, but we have long been waiting for the
opportunity.
"We are not madmen--we are soldiers. We know the value of mere
words. We have kept our plans secret from the merchants and the
hillmen, knowing well that they would all follow our lead. If you
think that you, or Germany, have persuaded us, you are mistaken. You
could not persuade me, or any other true soldier, if you tried for
fifty years!
"It is because we had decided on revolt already that I was willing
to listen to your offer of material assistance. We understand that
Germany expects to gain advantage from our revolt, but we can not
help that; that is incidental. As soldiers, we accept what aid we can
get from anywhere!"
"So?" said the German.
_"Ja!"_ said Ranjoor Singh. "And that is why, if you fail me, I
shall give you to Yasmini's cobras!"
"You will admit," said the German, "when I have shown you, that
Germany's foresight has been long and shrewd. Your great chance of
success, my friend, like Germany's in this war, depends on a sudden,
swift, tremendous success at first; the rest will follow as a logical
corollary. It is the means of securing that first success that we
have been making ready for you for two years and more.
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