I am in great danger.
Why could you not leave me in peace ?" At his first words the maiden sighed and turned sorrowfully and proudly away from the angry face of the young man.

A short silence ensued.
"Then you are not glad to see Myeerah ?" she said, in English.

Her voice was music.

It rang low, sweet, clear-toned as a bell.
"What has that to do with it?
Under some circumstances I would be glad to see you.

But to be dragged back here and perhaps murdered--no, I don't welcome it.