Later on, the rather haggard victim approached Browne with subtle inquiries.

Browne also had a headache, but said he wasn't surprised.

Fifteen minutes later, Deppingham, taking the bit in his quivering mouth, unconditionally discharged the entire force of native servants.

He was still in a cold perspiration when he sent Saunders to tell his wife what he had done and what a narrow escape all of them had had from the treacherous Moslems.
Of course, there was a great upheaval.

Lady Agnes came tearing down to the servants' hall, followed directly by the Brownes and Mr.Britt.