"I shall not explain it," replied Werper. "Mohammed Beyd shallexplain it himself--we must leave that to him. Are you ready forthe venture?"

"Yes."

"But wait, I must get you a weapon and ammunition," and Werperwalked quickly from the tent.

Very shortly he returned with an extra revolver and ammunition beltstrapped about his waist.

"Are you ready?" he asked.

"Quite ready," replied the girl.