They pulled up, and
listened. Dick could hear only the labored breathing of their horses,
yet Abdullah was evidently satisfied that their long chase was drawing
to an end.
"Bear to the left, monsieur," he whispered. "They are there, by the
water's edge. When I give the word, ride apart lest they fire at us,
though they will hardly dare do that, lest we might prove to be
soldiers from the garrison. Are you armed?"
"Sufficiently," said Dick grimly.
He felt able to tear any one limb from limb who resisted him. Once sure
of his quarry, he would give short shrift. So they crept on, until the
Arab shouted "Now!" and started off at a canter. Dick realized that the
circling movement was best, as it suggested an attack in force, so he
took a slight detour. He was closing in again before he perceived some
irregular shadows, showing black against the translucent film of smooth
water. That sufficed. He thundered on ahead of Abdullah, who, perhaps,
thought it advisable to leave this final development in the hands of a
European.
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