CHAPTER X.
WAITING Kathlyn flung herself into her father's arms.
"Dad, dad! To leave you alone!" "Kit, you are wasting time.

Be off.

Trust me; I wasn't meant to die in this dog's kennel, curse or no curse.

Kiss me and go!" "Curse?
What do you mean, father ?" "Ahmed will tell you.

In God's name go, child!" "Come, Miss Kathlyn," Bruce called anxiously.
Kathlyn then climbed up to the window, and Bruce lifted her into his howdah, bidding her to lie low.