By all means secure for us any
possible information that can be obtained through the Arabs, but I came
here because--because I shall feel happier if you promise me--that--you
will avoid this man, Alfieri, and his friends. Did you see the look on
Baron von Kerber's face to-day? I never before realized what the hunger
for gold meant. He would kill any one who barred his path. I could read
his very soul. And--and--it frightened me. So you must come back
safely, Mr. Royson, for I have confidence in you and Captain Stump, but
I am terrified of what may happen if von Kerber tells the others the
story of the treasure, and promises them a large share in it, should it
be found."
"I had not thought of that," said Dick simply. Indeed, his mind was not
at all occupied just then with von Kerber's scheming.
"So I imagined. And that is why I stole out of my tent and waited here.
I was sure you would agree with me that the really important thing is
our speedy return to the yacht. It is the only possible course. My
grandfather never intended to gain his ends by armed force, and von
Kerber is assuredly dreaming of that at this moment.
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