“You’ve been having a regular rummage, then?” said Dick.
“I just have, sir. You see, I have a lot of time on my hands, and, having the care of the place, I like to know what I’ve got to take care of, and where to go in case of emergencies. It’s the sort of place where a man might easily lose himself, and that would be awkward if one was in a hurry and wanted to get out. Regular hot out of doors to-day, sir, isn’t it?”
“Yes; scorching.”
“Well, up above and down below too, sir, it’s as cool as cool. Just the day for a peep round, sir. Like to come?”
“Yes, if it is not likely to set the people here thinking why I’ve come.”
“You may take my word for it, sir, that we shan’t meet a soul. Besides, they talk to me here about you being such a favourite with the Rajah.”
“Who does?”
“Every one, sir, from the old chief Brahmin down to the lowest priest. They think a deal here of Sahib Dah Rell, as they call you.”
“Very well. I should like to see where the treasures are,” said Dick.
“Then come along, sir; I’m a regular guide now.”