“He could not bear to call an Indian sir.”

Queens Corps Guide “He died saving the men he tortured the most. Remember how terrible he was to my Sikhs?”

“Yes.” Halsted poured more scotch and sipped it as he stared into the fire.

Mr. Singh continued. “I remember when he was ready to die, when he knew he was going to die. It was then that he became most alive. He even called me sir. He never called me sir. He would only call me captain.” Mr. Singh smiled. “He could not bear to call an Indian sir.” Allingham