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Few months later we were met by an English expedition on the Sarykul; we were to determine the exact boundary-line together. It was great fun; our English comrades tried hard not to let us see that

they had orders to be complacent. We had
soon discovered it, and
drew the line just as we pleased. The upshot
was that
only a very narrow strip of land between Bukhara and
the Indian border remained to the Ameer, and that he had to undertake neither to station troops there nor to erect fortifications. Our territory had been pushed forward up to within about twelve miles of English territory. It is there that we are closest
to India, and we can, if we choose, at any time descend from the passes of the Hindu-Kush to the Chitral Valley, within the British sphere of influence." A servant, bringing an invitation to Heideck from Mrs. Baird to dine with
them that evening, interrupted the conversation.
The Captain was scarcely able to disguise his pleasure; he had no doubt that this invitation was due to Edith, and was happy in the prospect of seeing her again.
"You are on good terms with the Colonel," said the Prince, as soon as the servant had left with
Heideck's letter of acceptance. "This can be of the greatest assistance to you under present
circumstances. Do make him give you a passport and come with me." "I am sorry, Prince! I should be delighted to travel in such pleasant company,
but business
keeps me here a little longer for the present." "Well--as you please--I must not try to over-persuade you; but I will not abandon the hope that we shall m