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Updated: June 13, 2025
He did not move with intentional quietness, but he was barefoot, and his steps made no sound. It was a black night, a warm haze almost shutting out the stars. As he reached the deck he heard low murmurs from a point somewhere aft. He had no idea what the time was: Shaik Mahomet had the water clock, with which he timed the watches; and Desmond's could not yet be due.
In good English but with musical Eastern inflection a voice gave greeting: "Good evening, Thirteen. You are awaited and welcome!" "Good evening, Shaik Tsin," the European replied in heavy un-English accents. "Number One is here, yes?" "Not yet. But we have just received a telautographic message saying he is on his way."
Victor ironed out his grimace, and signed to Shaik Tsin. "Bear her back to her room. Instruct Chou Nu to put her to bed and not to wake her up before noon." "Hearing is obedience." The Chinaman bent over, gathered the inert body into his arms, and without perceptible effort stood erect.
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