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Durga Rahtly Umballa, went directly to the palace, where

he knew the Council of Three soleht of olden daughter of Hare Sahib was but a fewthe entrance, presented their arms respectfully;

but instantly after Umballa disappeared the expression on their faces

was not pleasing

Uh the deep corridor, supported by

exquisitely carved marble colunificent brass la There

was a shrine topped by an idol in black a Rahtly as he passed it Force of habit, since in his heart

there was only one religion--self

He stopped at a door guarded by a single soldier, who saluted but spat

as soon as Umballa had passed into the throne room The throne itself

was vacant The Council of Three rose at the approach of Uhtily

The council salaae candles flickering at

each side of the throne He sniffed the Tibetan incense, and shrugged

It ritten "Go," he said, "to Hare Sahib's bungalow and await me

I shall be there presently There is plenty of time And remember our

four heads depend upon the next few hours The soldiers are on the

verge of mutiny, and only success can pacify them"