Cook became a shade paler.
“God help him, then!”
“Do you suppose this Ajeeb would kill the explorer?”
“I am sure of it,” replied Enoch. “If Stolburst could return the green diamond, he might escape with his life. Even then his chances would be doubtful; the heathen never forgives one who desecrates his temples of idols.”
“Stolburst could not return the Eye of Jobu. Your friend Kidd has it, I suppose.”
“He did have it.”
“Hasn’t he got it now?”
“No.”
“Sold it, eh?”
“It was stolen from him.”