Lovers among the Dogribs are not yet very gallant. Civilisation may do something for them, as to this, in time.
“You can make a noise!” said the youth, stepping up to her.
“I have reason to do so,” replied the maiden, somewhat abashed.
“Did Adolay go with him?” asked Alizay as several of the other braves ran up.
“Yes.”
“Willingly?”
“Yes—she helped to tie me and showed him the way.”
“Where did they go?”
“In the direction of the lake.”
Instantly the whole band turned and ran off in the direction mentioned—Alizay being last, as he paused just long enough to cut the bonds of Idazoo, but left her to disentangle herself as she best could.