"If I can only get these passed by the executors I am a made man for life," mused the Major as the Ramchunder sped over the blue Arabian sea.

"If I discover the secret of the stolen jewels, they must yield, to save both family honor and money; if I don't, then, Ram Lal must save his life and protect the drafts.

I will negotiate them with the Credit Lyonnais, in Paris, and force Berthe to help me.

No one shall rob me now," somewhat illogically mused the brilliant adventurer, proud of his life-work.
At Calcutta, the noble Viceroy had already given to Major Harry Hardwicke and Capt.

Eric Murray his orders for their performance of a delicate duty.
"You will find Captain Anstruther to be my personal as well as official representative in London, and Her Majesty's service demands prudence in this grave affair.