She stole a glance as he cantered back, but Shere Ali was not looking towards her.

She debated whether she should make an excuse and go back to her camp.

But if he had thought he had seen her, he would look again, and her empty place would be convincing evidence.

Moreover, the teams had changed goals.

Shere Ali would be playing on this side of the ground during the next chukkur unless the Dragoons scored quickly.