For some time after the conclusion of the race, Bashti stood talking with his head men, Agno among them.

Lenerengo was similarly engaged with several old cronies.

As Jerry lay off to one side where she had forgotten him, the wild-dog he had bullied on the _Arangi_ came up and sniffed at him.

At first he sniffed at a distance, ready for instant flight.

Then he drew cautiously closer.