Frank made a parcel of the necklace and of the gold he had received from the king for his goods, and warned Ostik to hold himself in readiness for flight.

The camp was silent although the roar of musketry a few hundred yards off round Abra Crampa continued unbroken.

For some time Frank heard his guards pacing outside, and occasionally speaking to each other.

Then these sounds ceased and all was quiet.

Presently the front of the tent was opened and a voice said, "Come, all is ready." Frank came out and looked round.