It is growing late..." "That does not matter," said the Egyptian.

"The Mukaukas prefers to see strangers after sundown on such a scorching day.

If you have any dealings with him I am the very man for you.

You have only to make play with a gold piece and I can obtain you an audience at once through Sebek, the house-steward he is my cousin.

While you are resting here I will ride on to the governor's palace and bring you word as to how matters stand.".