himself, followed by his satellites.

"That devilish priest makes my flesh creep," said Juanna, when she had
translated his words.

"Oh! Baas, Baas," echoed Otter, "why did you not shoot him while you
might? Now he will surely live to throw us to the Snake."

As he spoke Soa advanced from behind the thrones where she had taken
refuge when Nam entered.

"It is not well for a dog who gives himself out as a god to threaten
the life of one whom he has tricked," said she meaningly. "Perchance the
hour shall come when the true god will avenge himself on the false, and
by the hand of his faithful servant, whom you would do to death, you
base-born dwarf." And before anyone could answer she left the chamber,
casting a malevolent look at Otter as she went.

"That servant of yours makes _my_ flesh creep, Juanna," said Leonard.
"One thing is clear enough, we must not allow her to overhear any more
of our plans; she knows a great deal too much already."

"I cannot understand what has happened to Soa," said Juanna; "she seems
so changed."

"You made that remark before, Juanna; but for my part I don't think she
is changed. The sight of her amiable parent has developed her hidden
virtues, that is all."