Oh! ask me not how.

It is easy if you are a blind old beggar who knows the path.

And by the way, if you have aught to eat I should be glad of a bite and a sup, since in Amada food has been scarce for this last month, and to-night there is little left." Karema sped from the tent and presently returned with bread and wine of which Tanofir partook almost greedily.
"This is the first strong drink that I have tasted for many a year," he said as he drained the goblet; "but better a broken vow than broken wits when one has much to plan and do.

At least I hope the gods will think so when I meet them presently.

There--I am strong again.