"If you like," was the reply; "but I will not be responsible for your safety.

This is not Kelat.

The English are not our masters.

We care nothing for them." Notwithstanding these mysterious warnings, however, I visited the village towards sunset, alone with Gerome, fearing lest the sight of my escort should arouse the ire and suspicions of the natives.

There was little to see and nothing to interest.