Robin's eyes sparkled with joy.
"I will accompany you and your brother to India as soon as it is possible to do so," said the Amir, "study your Scriptures thoroughly, and then receive baptism without delay."
The expressive face of Robin was suddenly shaded, as if by a doubt.
"How, do you not desire me to become a Christian?" asked the Persian quickly.
"I wish it intensely!" cried Robin.
"And have I not already given myself to the Saviour, has Christ not entered my heart?"
"Have you given yourself to Him out and out?" asked the youth. "If Christ have entered your heart are you ready to do His will in all things?"
"My future conduct will show it."
"But what of the past?" said the younger Hartley, looking on the ground as he spoke, for he felt pain in giving pain.
"The past cannot be recalled—you have said that all is forgiven."