[The Broken Road by A. E. W. Mason]@TWC D-Link bookThe Broken Road CHAPTER XXIX 24/24
She swayed in her saddle. "Do you see that man ?" she cried, pointing with her hand.
"The man behind the Prince.
The man who has thrown back his cloak." "Yes, yes, I see him," answered Ralston impatiently. "It was he who crept into my room last night." "You are sure ?" "Could I forget? Could I forget ?" she cried; and at that moment, the man touched Shere Ali on the sleeve, and they both fled out of sight into the alley. There was no doubt left in Ralston's mind.
It was Shere Ali who had planned the abduction of Mrs.Oliver.It was his companion who had failed to carry it out.
Ralston turned to the levies behind him. "Quick! Into that valley! Fetch me those two men who were standing there!" The two levies pressed their horses through the crowd, but the alley was empty when they came to it..
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