"She is better, sahib; she has had fever, but is restored."

"I cannot see your juggling tonight, Rujub. I have had a heavy
day's work, and am worn out, and have still much to do. You had
better go round to some of the other bungalows; though I don't think
you will do much this evening, for there is a dinner party at the
Collector's, and almost everyone will be there. My servants will
give you food, and I shall be off at seven o'clock in the morning,
but shall be glad to see you before I start. Are you in want of
money?" and he put his hand in his pocket.

"No, sahib," the juggler said. "We have money sufficient for all
our wants; we are not thinking of performing tonight, for Rabda
is not equal to it. Before sunrise we shall be on our way again;
I must be at Cawnpore, and we have delayed too long already. Could
you give us but half an hour tonight, sahib; we will come at any
hour you like. I would show you things that few Englishmen have seen.
Not mere common tricks, sahib, but mysteries such as are known to
few even of us. Do not say no, sahib."

"Well, if you wish it, Rujub, I will give you half an hour," and
Bathurst looked at his watch. "It is seven now, and I have to dine.
I have work to do that will take me three hours at least, but at
eleven I shall have finished. You will see a light in my room; come
straight to the open window."

"We will be there, sahib;" and with a salaam the juggler walked
off, followed by his daughter.

A few minutes before the appointed time Bathurst threw down his