“I want to exact a promise from you,” said the girl.
“What do you require?”
“That if I help you find Mr. Stolburst you will not arrest my uncle.”
Burt smiled. He now felt sure the girl knew where the explorer was confined.
“I’m afraid,” he said, “that you are asking too much.”
“Then you will not agree to my terms?” said Zulima.
“It is impossible.”
“What do you care whether Ajeeb is punished so long as you secure the freedom of your employer?”
“But I do care.”
“Why?”