The Colonel Sahib, being a young man, refused.

The guru cursed him.

That is all." "No, Ahmed; there must be more.

Did not the guru curse my father's children and their children's children ?" "Ah, Mem-sahib, what does the curse of a Hindu amount to ?" "Perhaps it is stronger than we know," glancing down at her dress.
Further discussion was interrupted by one of the armed keepers, who came rushing up with the news that armed soldiers were approaching.
Bruce swore frankly.

This Umballa was supernaturally keen.