. From India to the war zone . That is theroute for me, by all means. Im in for thecamels, he said. But the first thing is to get where the camelsare, said Winfield. Sixteen hundred miles be- UNDER ARREST IX BOMBAY 23 fore theres a camel in sight, and not a cent in ourpocket. I wonder if there would be a chance towork our way there? And Winfield turned tothe man. ^Do you ever employ any one but theregular force on your boats? he asked. The man looked at them for a moment, andslowly said: ^ ^ No; we have a full equipment, andI do not think there is any chance on the Oman.^ The boys explained th
. From India to the war zone . That is theroute for me, by all means. Im in for thecamels, he said. But the first thing is to get where the camelsare, said Winfield. Sixteen hundred miles be- UNDER ARREST IX BOMBAY 23 fore theres a camel in sight, and not a cent in ourpocket. I wonder if there would be a chance towork our way there? And Winfield turned tothe man. ^Do you ever employ any one but theregular force on your boats? he asked. The man looked at them for a moment, andslowly said: ^ ^ No; we have a full equipment, andI do not think there is any chance on the Oman.^ The boys explained their peculiar position, andit seemed to have some effect on him, for he ad-vised them to call at two oclock in the , I might have some news for you, hesaid. The boys were there at the appointed time, buttheir hearts sank when he stated that there wasno possibility of a place on the ship. What is the fare? asked Winfield. Four pounds, eighteen shilling, first class, andthree pounds six, second, was the
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