The Bedouins, spilling most of the oil in the process, groped with their hands in the jars lest treasure should have been there concealed.

But their searching was of no avail; no treasure was there.

I was warned of my danger by seeing in the eyes of the Arabs certain covetous glances.

Whereon, in order to hasten their departure, I wrought upon those fears of superstition which even in these callous men were apparent.

The chief of the Bedouins ascended from the Pit to give the signal to those above to raise us; and I, not caring to remain with the men whom I mistrusted, followed him immediately.