That was the first word that fell from the prisoner’s lips.
“You have nothing to fear,” said Barry.
Stolburst looked gratefully toward the speaker, and then he arose to his feet.
“Where is Cook?” thundered Ajeeb.
“I know not.”
“Was it you who stabbed my faithful Deth?”
“No; I would not harm him.”
“You attacked him before.”
“True; but I did not seek to do him injury,” replied Stolburst.
“How did Cook manage to get hold of Deth’s poniard?”