Still it may happen that this, and the others of which you speak, are true rubies; at any rate I should be willing to take my chance of that.

But now, tell me, what is your plan?
This is a very pretty story, and the rubies may be there, but how am I to get them ?" "I have a plan, White Man," she answered.

"If you will help me, I offer to give you that stone, which I have borne hidden about me for many years, tellings its story to none, no, not even to Mavoom.

I offer to give it to you now if you will promise to attempt the rescue of my mistress, for I know by your eyes that if once you promise you will not desert the quest;" and she paused, looking at him keenly.
"Very well," said Leonard, "but considering the risks the price does not seem quite good enough.

As I told you, this stone may be worth nothing: you must make a better bid, mother." "Truly, White Man, I have judged you well," answered Soa with a sneer; "also you are wise: little work for little wage.