Rupert stared at the wounded woman amazed. How came Miss Pewsey into this den? He was so astonished, that he forgot to call for assistance. Miss Pewsey gave a moan and opened her eyes. At once she recognised Ainsleigh, for the light from the tasselled lantern overhead, fell full on his amazed face.
"So you are safe," said Miss Pewsey with difficulty, "didn't Tung-yu kill you."
"I have just arrived," said Rupert, "your nephew has gone out followed by Tung-yu."
"I hope he'll catch him," muttered Miss Pewsey, "Tung-yu stabbed me. Clarence snatched the papers and ran away leaving me here to die."
"How did you get the papers?" asked Rupert startled.
"I got them from Clarence-he asked me to come up here, and-oh," she fell back insensible. Rupert thought she was dead and forgetting where he
