"Be faithful, be discreet, and your fortune is assured." He pointed to another door, and then rejoined his councillors.
Dick and his companion stood in an attitude of deep respect, until the hanging had fallen behind the sultan, and then went out by the door he had pointed to, and made their way back to their own room.
"Truly, Surajah, fortune is favouring us mightily.

This morning, we walked the streets in fear of being questioned and arrested.

This evening we are officers of the Palace, favoured by Tippoo, and under the protection of the harem.
"I wonder what the ladies have given us." They opened the caskets, which were of considerable size.

As they examined the contents, exclamations of surprise broke from them.

Each contained some thirty or forty little parcels, done up in paper; and on these being opened, they were found to contain trinkets and jewels of all kinds.