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Ramabai came the inspiration

They would seek this treasure, but only he, Ramabai, and Pundita would

return Here lay their way to freedo upon Bala Khan

for aid The matter, however, had to be subreed They could very well proain, pursue these treasure seekers and destroy

thea Ram's ransom

The return to the palace was joyous this time; but in her heart of

hearts Kathlyn was skeptical Till she trod the deck of a ship

ho

Bruce did not have to seek Bala Khan The night of Kathlyn's defiance

Ahmed had acquainted them with his errand He was now on his way to

Bala Khan They need trouble theoes well," said Ra-place, we must

pass the city of Balakhan I knohere this cape is It is not

large It juts off into the sea, the Persian Gulf, perhaps half a

dozen h tide it becomes an island None lives about

except the simple fishermen Still, the journey is hazardous The

truth is, it is a spot where there is uns and areat

secret stores of explosives hidden there"