There is nothing to regret in leaving this part of the world." Yet the colonel sighed.
And Kathlyn heard that sigh, and intuitively understood.

The filigree basket of gems.

Of such were the minds of men.
But the colonel was taken ill that night, and it was a week before he left his bed, and another before he was considered strong enough to attempt the journey.

Bala Khan proved to be a fine host, for he loved men of deeds, and this white-haired old man was one of the right kidney.

He must be strong ere he took the long journey over the hot sands to the sea.
A spy of Umballa's watched and waited to carry the news to his master, the day his master's enemies departed from the haven of Bala Khan's walled city.
When the day came the Khan insisted that his guests should use his own camels and servants, and upon Ramabai's return the elephants would be turned over to him for his journey back to Allaha.