They draw him, brother, they draw him." "Where do they draw him to ?" demanded Pine, his voice thick with passion.
"To the Gorgious house of the baro rai, the brother of your romi.

Like an owl does he go after dusk to watch the nest." "Owl," muttered Pine savagely.

"Cuckoo, rather.

Prove this, my sister, and I help you to gain the love you desire." "It's a bargain, brother"-- she held out her hand inquiringly--"but no knife." Pine shook hands.

"It's a bargain, sister.