[The Brethren by H. Rider Haggard]@TWC D-Link bookThe Brethren CHAPTER Thirteen: The Embassy 21/31
Yet," she added more humbly, "seeing my home and business, and what I appear to be," and she glanced at her dress and the empty cup in her hand, "it had not been strange.
Now hear me, and forget no word.
At present you are in favour with Sinan, who believes you to be the brothers of the lady Rosamund, not her lovers; but from the moment he learns the truth your doom is sealed.
Now what the Frank Lozelle knows, that the Al-je-bal may know at any time--and will know, if these should meet. "Meanwhile, you are free; so to-morrow, while you ride about the garden, as you will do, take note of the tall rock that stands without, and how to reach it from any point, even in the dark. To-morrow, also, when the moon is up, they will lead you to the narrow bridge, to ride your horses to and fro there, that they may learn not to fear it in that light.
When you have stabled them go into the gardens and come hither unobserved, as the place being so far away you can do.
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