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When the day came the Khan insisted that his guests should use his own camels and servants , and upon Ramabai 's return the elephants would be turned over to him for his journey back to Allaha . Thus , one bright morning , the caravan set forth for what was believed to be the last journey . And Umballa 's spy hastened away . All day long they wound in and out , over and down the rolling mounds of sand , pausing only once , somewhere near four o'clock , when they dismounted for a space to enjoy a bite to eat and a cup of tea . Then on again , through the night , making about sixty miles in all . At dawn they came upon a well , and here they decided to rest till sunset . Beyond the well , some twenty-five miles , lay the low mountain range over which they must pass to the sea .