Umballa and I will understand each other completely." "Ramabai," put in Ahmed, with his singular smile, "do you want a crown ?" "For myself?
No, again.

For my wife?
That is a different matter." "And the man in the dungeon ?" ironically.
Ramabai suddenly faced the moon and stared long and silently at the brilliant planet.

In his mind there was conflict, war between right and ambition.

He seemed to have forgot those about him, waiting anxiously for him to speak.
"Ramabai," said Ahmed craftily, "at a word from you a thousand armed men will spring into existence and within twelve hours set Pundita on yonder throne.

Why do you hesitate to give the sign ?" Ramabai wheeled quickly.
"Ahmed, silence! I am yet an honorable man.