“Well, I never did think you were such a terrible fanatic!”
“I would willingly sacrifice my life if by doing so the green diamond would be returned to the head of Jobu.”
It appeared to Barry that the Abyssinian meant what he said.
“I’ll help you, but only under certain conditions,” said Barry.
“I’ll pay you anything you may demand,” returned Ajeeb.
“It is not the financial end of the affair I wish to discuss.”
“No?”
“You must promise not to have either of your prisoners killed.”
“You have suddenly become very tender-hearted, I see.”
“I’m not going to run chances of swinging on a gallows.”