“He did not hint at murder?”

“No.”

“You don’t think he would be likely to set Henry Stolburst free?”

“No; he would not do that.”

“Then the only way he could rid himself of the man would be by murdering him.”

“Ajeeb does not consider murder a crime,” remarked Zulima.

“He must know something of the laws of this country.”

“My uncle knows of the usages of most nations. He has traveled extensively in Europe.”

“Do you know a man named Barry?” asked Burt.

“I’ve heard the name.”