Tarqinder and Mark were put in a cage of bamboo, which they could barely fit in. Kumthalatta eyed them carefully, as if expecting them to somehow break out at any moment. Tarqinder and Mark were now incredibly concerned for their safety, and had been without food for over a day, and were feeling incredibly hungry and tired. "Now bwanas, do you realize the price you pay for treading on our grounds?" Kumthalatta asked, walking up to the cages. "I told you, we were lost," Tarqinder said firmly. "We honestly did not mean to upset you, Kumalatha." "I'm sorry, Kumtalatha, was it?" "Leave him alone."