 She was betrothed to a prince of Turkestan and was traveling to Kashgar to meet him. The whole party would doubtless have perished but for the customary meeting with our emissaries. When did this happen? 1884. She was 18. 18... in 1884? Yes. If you will forgive me a personal question, Mr. Conway, is it possible that you are falling in love with Lieutenant? I'll make sure I say it. Because if it is so, it would be quite, uh, reputable.