The face of the former was cold, his eyes steady and expressionless.
"Has your majesty decided ?" asked the eldest of the council.
"Yes," quietly.
"And your decision is ?" "No, absolutely and finally.

There is no reason why I should obey any of your laws; but there is a good reason why all of you shall some day be punished for this outrage." "Outrage! To be made queen of Allaha ?" The spokesman for the council stamped his foot in wrath.
"Think!" said Umballa.
"I have thought.

Let us have no more of this cat-and-mouse play.

I refuse to marry you.

I'd much prefer any beggar in the street.