This time the Snider would be fired if ever Shere Ali came within range of its bullet.
But it was unlikely that he would get so far, unless he went quickly and secretly at an appointed time.
"I had a poor foolish thought," said Ahmed Ismail, "not worthy a moment's consideration by my Prince." Shere Ali broke in impatiently upon his words.
"Speak it." "If we travelled slowly to Ajmere, we should come to that town at the time of pilgrimage.

There in secret the final arrangements can be made, so that the blow may fall upon an uncovered head." "The advice is good," said Shere Ali.

But he spoke reluctantly.

He wanted not to wait at all.

He wanted to strike now while his anger was at its hottest.