Ahmed will have me carried to within a few yards of the gate, and after that it will be easy to find Durga Ram.

Ah, Mem-sahib, if you but knew how I hate him!" After Pundita had departed Ahmed brought in the leopard.

Kathlyn petted it and crooned, and the magic timbre of her tones won over the spotted cat.

He purred.
And now they must wait.

An hour flew past.