The captain, greatly mystified, turned about; he was partially convinced that he had had his work for nothing.

Still, he had his tongue.
"Thou, Ramabai, hast broken thy parole.

Thou wert not to leave thy house.

It shall be reported." Then he took a shot at Bruce: "And thou wilt enter the city on the pain of death." With this he ordered the soldiers right about and proceeded the way he had come.
"Ahmed, where is she ?" cried Bruce, who was as mystified as the captain.
Smiling, Ahmed raised one of the broad teak boards, and the golden head of Kathlyn appeared.
"Ahmed," said Bruce, delighted, "hereafter you shall be chief of this expedition.

Now, what next ?" "Secure files and return for my master." "Wait," interposed Kathlyn, emerging.