"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?"