Besides, with only me to protect her, what would she do elsewhere?
A few months, and she might be left alone in the world." "As to that," Dick said, "I could promise her the protection of my aunt, the wife of the Rajah of Tripataly.

After the kindness that you have shown to us she would, I am sure, gladly take her into her service.

And there would be no difficulty about a dowry for her.

I would see to that." The old man shook his head.
"There could be no question of marriage," he said; "but should I ever hear from her that she is unhappy, and I can arrange to fly with her, I will assuredly avail myself of your offer, and take her to Tripataly; rejoiced indeed that, at my death, there will be a shelter open to her.
"And now, can I aid you in any way, Sahib?
One of my friends, a merchant, could get the horses for you without difficulty.

He has often occasion to buy them, for the purposes of his trade." "Thank you, Pertaub.