Every face grew sinister, every one felt that some dread revelation was coming.

Tyope held his head erect, watching the face of the old maseua.

Topanashka's features had not moved; he was looking at the Koshare Naua with an air of utter unconcern.

The Hishtanyi Chayan, on the contrary, raised his head; and the expression of his features became sharp, like those of an anxious inquisitor.

In the eye of the Shkuy Chayan a sinister glow appeared.