now in Samaru's tent. Amir Hossain went there to see the man.
Samaru and Foster were engaged in a conversation when Amir Hossain entered into the tent. After he took his seat there, Samaru introduced to him Foster, as Mr. John Stalkart. Amir Hossain then began a talk with Stalkart. In course of his conversation he asked,
"Do you know Mr. Lawrence Foster?"
Foster's face became red with fear—with downcast eyes, he faltered out,
"Lawrence Foster? No—I don't remember."
"Have you ever heard his name?" asked Amir Hossain.
Foster remained silent for a time and then said,
"His name—Lawrence Foster!—yes—let me see—no, I have never heard."
Amir Hossain did not go any further—he introduced other topics; but, he could see that Stalkart was not speaking freely. More than once, he rose up to go, but Amir Hossain entreated and made him sit again. He could feel that the Englishman knew everything about Foster, but would not give out anything.
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