In spite of his self-control, Spero gave a cry of astonishment, for he knew that it was to rescue the captain that Monte-Cristo had set out for Africa.
"Go," said Maldar, "bring the prisoner here."
The sheik left, and Maldar walked up and down with his big strides.
"Master!" cried the sheik, running in breathlessly.
"Well?"
"Captain Joliette is gone."
"Gone!" screamed Maldar in a rage. "Within one hour he must be brought back to the Kiobeh. If not you must answer with your head; and now bring the lad to the iron chamber, and see that he does not escape!"