Inside Mamu's Den

The five boys turned to stone.

Waleed's heartbeat hammered in his ears. If this man shouted — if Mamu Sikandar's men came pouring out — they'd be caught, and the whole plan would die with them: the search for Ahmed, everything. And Master Sadiq's honour... it wouldn't even get its chance.

"Oi!" the voice came again. "What are you doing behind that cart?"