A litter was seen swaying to and fro, with coolies on the run.

Ahmed ran forward and hailed it.

A moment later Kathlyn and her father were reunited.
"In God's name, Bruce, let us get out of this damnable country; I am dying for want of light, air, food!" They lifted the colonel into a howdah and started south, urging the elephants at top speed.

No sooner had they left the river than some native boats landed at the broken camp, gleefully picking up things which had been left behind in the rush.
"Our troubles are over, father." "Perhaps! So long as I remain in India, there is that curse.

Ah, I once laughed at it; but not now." Umballa at length found his captain.
"Follow me'" he cried in a fury.
He led them back to the colonel's camp, but those he sought had flown.
He reasoned quickly.