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further movement. Here, we had just to run. Even if we slowed down a little the robbers showed to us the butts of the guns.
Here, on the curved forest-tracks, even persons who know the way would forget and get lost. We were just wondering as to when our running would come to a stop.
After running for two hours almost, we heard the sounds of the running waters of some river. We had some hope of rest. But alas, even this turned deceptive! The dacoits folded their clothes and said : "Why come to a stop ! Come on! Run fast in the river!"
It was terrific cold, again of the winter. Terrifying cold winds were blowing and we had to run in the waters of the river!
Our hearts freezed. We had not the courage even to look at the dacoits in the eyes! We placed our feet in the waters; it was extremely cold!
It was the river Jumna. We started running in its midst. Just as we proceeded further, the depth of the waters of the river frightened us. Waters came upto our waists. Bamboos were planted at one spot; our journey proceeded along these.
As we came to the middle of the river, the waters touched our chests! Every limb of the body was shuddering. The dacoits were silent and continued to frighten us. We reached the other side of the river.
From here, one dacoit took a turn in another direction. He had tied a Bukani till now. We felt "He must be an informant. He must be staying in a city and must be constantly worried about not being recognised."
