Had she wavered, ill would have befallen her.
"Tell me." "Follow." He laughed.

Near by stood two of the palace guards.

"All women are liars.

Why should I trust you ?" "That is true.

Why indeed should you trust me ?" She turned and with bowed head started to walk away.
"Wait!" he called to her, at the same time motioning to the guards to follow at a distance.
"If I lead you to the Mem-sahib, it must be alone." "You say that you alone know where she is ?" "I meant that I alone will lead you to her.