He himself had observed the handsome youth as, with a glance and a gesture of annoyance with himself, he flung the innocent gift on the hot, sandy highway.
"Your brother is right," cried the old man to the Memphite.

"Women are indeed the rock ahead in this young fellow's life--and he in theirs, I fear! Poor little girl!" "The little water-wagtail do you mean?
Oh! with her it may perhaps turn to real earnest.

The two mothers have settled the matter already.

They are both rolling in gold, and where doves nest doves resort .-- Thank God, the sun is low down over the Pyramids! Let your people rest at the large inn yonder; the host is an honest man and lacks nothing, not even shade!" "So far as the beasts and drivers are concerned," said the merchant, "they may stop here.

But I, and the leader of the caravan, and some of my men will only take some refreshment, and then you must guide us to the governor; I have to speak with him.