Part 4 Chapter 29 Summary

The sepoys bring in more men and equipment in preparation for a large attack, which they hope will end the siege. On September 12th, Mr. Ford warns that signs of an attack are imminent. The enemy's magazine cache is just out of reach, so the British cannot destroy it with their cannons. The Collector privately wonders if the sepoys are planning a major assault because relief efforts are getting near. He gathers everyone together and warns them that an attack will probably be mounted the next morning. The few stores and provisions that are left are brought, with the women and children, to the banqueting hall, where the group will make its last stand. They make a plan to destroy themselves and the banqueting hall if defeat seems near. Vokins dislikes this idea but also dislikes the idea of dying at...