A good deal depends upon the success of our adventure this morning.

If I know anything about Umballa, he will shortly be on the march.

Bala Khan has given his word." Had it not been for liberal use of opium the night before, the brigands would not have tarried so long at the well; but they were terribly thirsty, a bit nerve shattered and craved for the drug.

The chief alone had fully recovered.

He cursed and raved at his men, kicked and beat them.