“Where did you become acquainted with the Abyssinian?”

“In London.”

“How long ago?”

“About five years.”

“You are old friends, eh?”

“I never considered him anything more than an acquaintance.”

“Now, Barry,” said the detective, “I know you were concerned in kidnaping Henry Stolburst.”

“I have never even seen the man,” returned Billy.

“You know such a person exists?”

“Yes; I’ve heard Ajeeb say Henry Stolburst stole a great diamond from a temple near Gondar,” said Barry.