He left relations behind to carry on the feud, and in addition he set a price on Rahat Mian's head.

It was this feud which Ralston had it in his mind to settle.
He turned to Rahat Mian.
"You are willing to make peace ?" "Yes," said the old man.
"You will take your most solemn oath that the feud shall end.

You will swear to divorce your wife, if you break your word ?" For a moment Rahat Mian hesitated.

There was no oath more binding, more sacred, than that which he was called upon to take.

In the end he consented.
"Then come here at eight to-morrow morning," said Ralston, and, dismissing the man, he gave instructions that he should be safely lodged.
He sent word at the same time to Futteh Ali Shah, with whom, not for the first time, he had had trouble.
Futteh Ali Shah arrived late the next morning in order to show his independence.