So long as Chiltistan keeps the peace with us we accept Chiltistan as it is and as it may be.

We can protect if our protection is asked.

But our protection has not been asked.

Why has Shere Ali fled so quickly back to his country?
Tell me that if you can." None the less, however, Ralston telegraphed at once to the authorities at Lahore.

Linforth, though he had failed to renew his old comradeship with Shere Ali, had not altogether failed.