“No; but they are here. What do you suppose Ajeeb cares for law? Nothing.”
“If he has harmed Stolburst,” said the detective, “I will see to it that the law will reach him.”
“You will have to deal with a fox. If you show your hand so Ajeeb can see it, beware of secret assassins.”
“You believe he did not come to this country alone?”
“I am sure of it. A man known as Ashah always attends the high priest.”
“What are Ashah’s functions?”
“He is the high priest’s executioner,” replied Enoch.
“How long did you live among these people?” asked Burt.
“For more than three months.”
“Then you know the young woman called Zulima?”