"The Sultan—Europe—is it well?"
"I will tell the truth," Kaid rejoined angrily.
"If the Effendina will trust me, Prince Harrik shall confess his crime and pay the penalty also."
"What is thy purpose?"
"I will go to his palace and speak with him."
"Seize him?"
"I have no power to seize him, Effendina."
"I will give it. My Nubians shall go also."
"Effendina, I will go alone. It is the only way. There is great danger to the throne. Who can tell what a night will bring forth?"
"If Harrik should escape—"