Haste and Allah fend for thee! Umballa may arrive with an army, but he shall not enter my gates." Guided by a servant, Bruce and Ramabai set off for the opium den.

The proprietor understood exactly what they desired.

There were times when men entered his place who were in need of a long sleep, having money tucked away in their fantastic cummerbunds.
So, mounted upon five swift camels, the party started off on a wide circle.

Whether they caught the brigands at the well or on the way to their mountain homes was of no great importance.

Ramabai was quite certain that the result would be the same.