Perhaps he will tell you." "That," returned Ramabai, "is of less importance at this moment than the method to be used in liberating the daughter of Colonel Sahib.
Listen.

The people are angry because they were not permitted to be present at the sacrifice to Juggernaut.

To pacify them Umballa will have to invent some amusement in the arena." "But how will that aid us ?" interrupted the colonel.
"Let us say, an exhibition of wild animals, with their trainers." "Trainers ?" "Yes.

You, Colonel Sahib, and you, Kathlyn Mem-sahib, and you, Bruce Sahib, will without difficulty act the parts." "Good!" said Ahmed bitterly.

"The three of them will rush into the royal box, seize Winnie Mem-sahib, and carry her off from under the very noses of Umballa, the council and the soldiers!" "My friend Ahmed is bitter," replied Ramabai patiently.
"Ai, ai! I had Umballa in my hands and let him go! Pardon me, Ramabai; I am indeed bitter." "But who will suggest this animal scheme to Umballa ?" inquired Bruce.
"I." Ramabai salaamed.
"You will walk into the lion's den ?" "The jackal's," Ramabai corrected.
"God help me! If I only had a few men!" groaned the colonel, raising his hands to heaven.
"You will be throwing away your life uselessly, Ramabai," said Kathlyn.
"No.