Chapters 10 & 11 (pages 171-197 and endnotes) Summary

Maka Khan and other Khalsa soldiers hold Flashman captive inside the house. Maka Khan tells Flashman that the Khalsa is already crossing the Sutlej River, and war is about to begin. He also tells Flashman that that for some time they have known how Flashman sent his coded messages. As for breaking the code, Flashman is reminded that cryptography is an Indian invention. In addition to knowing Flashman's purpose and the code, they know Jassa's true identity.

Maka Khan tells Flashman that he wants to know all that Flashman knows regarding the Khalsa military capabilities and strategies, or he plans to have Flashman taken to the cellar and tortured. Flashman, nearly in hysterics, begins telling him that he does not know much but that he will tell everything. Maka Khan says that because of Flashman's...