"Nothing, sahib," was the reply.

"Is it possible for us to get away?"

"I know of no way, sahib."

"Did you learn anything about the Ghoojurs?"

"Yes, sahib; I found that there is but one path by which they can come into the temple."

"What is that?"

"The one by which we entered; so long as we can guard that, sahib, we are safe."

"But we cannot do that forever, nor for a long time: how many days can we keep them at bay?"

"I hoped, sahib, that we should find a chance to do so tonight, but there is none; there may be tomorrow night."

"Why?"