It was not difficult, even at that distance, to recognise the speaker as Von Blitz.

From time to time, the silent watchers saw the throng exhibit violent signs of emotion.

There were frequent gesticulations, occasional dances; the faint sound of shouts came across the valley.
Chase shuddered.

He knew what it meant.

He turned to Selim, who sat beside him like a bronze statue, staring hard at the spectacle.
"How about Allah now, Selim ?" he asked sententiously.
"Allah is great, Allah is good," mumbled the Moslem youth, but without heart.
"Do you think He can save me from those dogs ?" asked the master, with a kindly smile.
"Sahib, do not go among them to-day," implored Selim impulsively.
"They are expecting me, Selim.