The colonel and his followers, not being aware of this indecision, proposed camping in the first spot which afforded protection from the chill of night, not daring to make for the bungalow, certain that it was being watched.

In this they were wise, for a cordon of soldiers (with something besides promises in their purses) surrounded the camp on the chance that its owner might hazard a return.
"Now, Ramabai, what is your plan ?" asked the colonel, as he wrapped Kathlyn in the howdah blanket.

"We are to pose as animal trainers.
Good.

What next ?" "A trap and a tunnel." "Ah!" "There used to be one.

A part of it caved in four or five years ago.
It can be reexcavated in a night.