He believed that he understood the whole scheme now.

Even his enemies would think him dead.

They would leave the Wekusko and after a time, when it was safe for him to return, he would be given his freedom.
With the passing of the hours gloomier thoughts shadowed these anticipations.

In some mysterious way Meleese was closely associated with those who sought his life, and if they disappeared she would disappear with them.

He was convinced of that.