A, B and C, as sureties for D, enter into three bonds, each in a different penalty, namely, A in the penalty of 1,00,000 rupees, B in that of 2,00,000 rupees, C in that of 4,00,000 rupees, conditioned for D’s duly accounting to E. D makes default to the extent of 3,00,000 rupees. According to the Indian Contract Act, 1872: *