In Times of Peril: A Tale of India. Henty George Alfred

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      "Let us gallop on," Major Warrener said, catching the fear which was expressed in each of his sons' faces.

      Five minutes' riding, and they drew up their horses with a cry of dismay. A large patch of wood ashes marked the spot where the house had stood. No words were needed; the truth was apparent; the fugitives had been discovered, and the abode of their protectors destroyed. Their two friends joined the little group, and the rest of the troop dismounted at a short distance, respecting the deep pain which the discovery had caused to their leader.

      "What is to be done?" Major Warrener asked, breaking the deep silence.

      For a moment no one answered; and then Dick said:

      "Perhaps we may find some of the farmer's people in the hut where we slept, and we may get news from them."

      "A capital thought, Dick," said Major Warrener. "We must not give up hope; there are no bodies lying about, so the farm people are probably alive. As to the girls, if they are carried off we must rescue them. Where is the hut?"