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 Malays were, and he did not believe in getting angry with them.

"You are mistaken. I have not persuaded Ali to run away. On the contrary, I told him to stay with you and be a good boy."

"Where is he?" asked Bahi pointedly.

"I don't know," returned the Sahib. "If he is missing, I wish I did know. If you do not believe me, you may search my camp."

With this permission the two suspicious Malays went hurriedly through the camp. Finally they returned to the Sahib, exultant, yet partly defeated.

"Small elephant is here and you have hidden Ali. You saw us coming," said Prince Bahi.

At this direct accusation, the Sahib's temper began to rise. He turned his eyes,