A sentry challenged when they approached, but on Rujub giving his name, he at once resumed his walk up and down, and Rujub, followed by Bathurst, advanced and entered the tent.

The Zemindar was seated on a divan smoking a hookah.

Rujub bowed, but not with the deep reverence of one approaching his superior.
"He is here," he said.
"Then you were not mistaken, Rujub ?" "How could I be when I knew ?" Rujub said.

"I have done what I said, and have brought him straight to you.

That was all I had to do with it; the rest is for your highness." "I would rather that you should be present," Por Sing said, as Rujub turned to withdraw.
"No," the latter replied; "in this matter it is for you to decide.
I know not the Nana's wishes, and your highness must take the responsibility.