“Captain Wyatt,” he said, “I requested in a time of emergency that a guard of your men should be placed over my treasure in the great temple.”
“Yes, sir; it was done, and has been faithfully carried out,” said Wyatt haughtily.
The Rajah bowed, and his face was inscrutable as he said:
“I now withdraw that request. You will give orders for your men to retire at once.”
“Then your highness has ceased to confide in your English allies?”
“No,” said the Rajah; “but I must have this matter made clear. Send your order to your men.”
“This is hardly fair to us, your highness,” said Wyatt sternly.
“I stand at the head of all justice here, sir,” said the Rajah proudly, “and I go now to see to what is right or wrong. You need not fear that I shall not be just.”
“As your highness pleases,” said Wyatt coldly.—“Mr Darrell, you will send an orderly to Sergeant Stubbs, and bid him withdraw his men instantly, to march to the old palace, and take up quarters there till further orders.”
Dick turned to go.