For a moment they believed that Ramabai was going to guide them to the secret gallery.

But suddenly he raised his head and stared boldly at the gate.

And by that sign Bruce and the colonel understood: Ramabai had taken up the dice to make his throw.

The two men put their hands on their revolvers and waited.
Soon the captain and his men came rushing in, only to stop short at a sign from Ramabai.
"Be with me on the morrow, and I promise out of my own chest will I pay you your arrears and earnest money for the future.

On the other hand, what will you gain by taking us prisoners to Umballa ?" "My lord's word is known.