It was not for me to hesitate.

A blind and obscure instrument, I know not the motives of the orders I have received: but from the recommendations which accompany them--but from the position of him who sends them--immense interests must be involved--interests connected with all that is highest and greatest upon earth!--And yet how can these two girls, almost beggars, how can this wretched soldier represent such interests ?--No matter," added he, with humility; "I am the arm which acts--it is for the head, which thinks and orders, to answer for its work." Soon after the Prophet left the shed, carrying with him the red cloth, and directed his steps towards the little stable that contained Jovial.
The crazy door, imperfectly secured by a latch, was easily opened.

At sight of a stranger Spoil-sport threw himself upon him; but his teeth encountered the iron leggings of the Prophet, who, in spite of the efforts of the dog took Jovial by his halter, threw the blanket over his head to prevent his either seeing or smelling, and led him from the stable into the interior of the menagerie, of which he closed the door..