They will, of course, be in confinement but, beyond that, they shall have no reason to complain of their treatment." The rajah said a few words to one of his attendants, who at once motioned to Harry and Abdool to follow him.

Harry bowed to the rajah and, with Abdool, followed the attendant.

He was taken to a commodious chamber.

The walls and divans were of white marble; and the floor was paved with the same material, but in two colours.

The framework of the window was elaborately carved, and it was evident that the room was, at ordinary times, used as a guest chamber.
The attendant left them, for a few minutes.
"This is better than I had even hoped for, Abdool.