“Well?”
“Instead of obeying the command you went to the man and told him he was in danger,” answered Ashah.
“Ajeeb had already threatened him,” retorted the princess.
“That is his right as our high priest. You would save the American.”
“Yes.”
“So thought Ajeeb and myself, but you are helpless.”
“I would only ask to save him if he returned the Eye of Jobu.”
“Ajeeb offered him his life on the same terms,” said Ashah.
“Yes, and he denied having stolen the sacred gem.”
“True, but you love this mortal more than you reverence Jobu.”