I did not feel it at the time, and her weight was nothing, but I certainly feel it now." "You have a good sleep, Dick.

Ibrahim and I will keep watch, by turns." "I don't think there is any occasion for that," Dick said.

"No one is likely to come into the wood." "Not very likely," Surajah agreed; "but a body of travellers might turn in here, for a halt in the middle of the day, and it would look strange were they to find two of the Palace officers, and their attendants, all fast asleep." "They would only think we came in for a rest, a short time before they did," Dick said drowsily.

"Still, if you don't mind, perhaps it would be best." In two minutes, Dick was sound asleep.
"'Now, Ibrahim, you lie down," Surajah said.

"I will call you in three hours." In half an hour Annie returned.