He waited.
"Umballa, write an order for my father's release." "And if I refuse ?" Umballa wanted to gain time.
"You shall be liberated at the same time as this leopard.

You have had experience with leopards.

Do you not recall the one my father killed, saving the life of your benefactor ?" "I will free him in exchange for yourself." "Write." She offered the pen to him.
He shrugged and made no effort to take it.
"Very well," said Kathlyn.

"Leave us." Once alone she said: "Can you run as fast as this cat ?" She approached and began at the knots of the ropes.
He saw by the thin determined line of her lips that she meant to do exactly as she threatened.

He concluded then to sign the paper.