What more could man do ?" "That is well," said the other.

"It is well for you and your people that you have done this.

Your service shall not be forgotten.
Otherwise--" "Otherwise ?" said the Fazir Khan, his hand travelling to his belt at the sound of a threat.
The man laughed.

"You know the tale," he said.

"Doubtless your mother told you it when you clutched at her breast.