"Who is it?" Muller and the captain cried in the same breath.
Koyala glanced vindictively at Van Slyck.
"You are sure that you will not sell me to him, mynheer kapitein?"
Van Slyck scowled. "Tell us about the resident," he directed curtly.
Koyala's eyes sparkled maliciously.
"The new resident, mynheer kapitein, seems to have a higher opinion of me than you have. You see, he has already persuaded the governor to withdraw the offer he made for my person."
Van Slyck bit his lip, but ignored the thrust.
"Then he's one of us?" he demanded bruskly.
"On the contrary, he is a most dangerous enemy," Koyala contradicted.
"Lieve hemel, don't keep us waiting," Muller cried impatiently. "Who is it, Koyala?"