In order to prove that he was not chattering idly he had the prisoners tied to the wheels of the cage.

It would at least amuse him to watch their growing terror.
"Look! Some one is coming!" cried Kathlyn.
The chief saw the caravan at the same time, and he set up a shout of pleasure.

Three fat bags of silver rupees! Umballa, the good Samaritan, bargained with the chief.

He did not want all the prisoners, only one.

Three bags of silver would be forthcoming upon the promise that the young woman and the young man should be disposed of.
"By the tiger ?" Umballa shrugged.