Vanga began weeping afresh.
"Why the water-works now?" asked Dan.
Raal questioned her and his face grew red with fury.
"Veena has been stolen," he cried. "The girl with Cimbula was the Princess Veena."
Dan felt his heart stand still. The pretty little maiden, a prisoner of the Arabs! She was fond of him and while he did not love her, he resolved that she must be rescued.
"Let me have a horse," cried Raal. "I will catch up with the Arabs and bring her back."
He was beside himself with fury. "Tahara, O Mighty King, use all your magic to save the girl I love."
Dick grasped his hand and promised: "I will help you!"
"Now, let us start now."
"We will all go!" cried Dan Carter.