There was no reason why he should not go; therefore there might be a reason why he should go.

It might be, it no doubt was, in the way of facilitating his business.

He dismissed the orderly with an affirmative and ceremonial message to Prince Kaid--and a piece of gold.
"You've learned the custom of the place," said Lacey, as he saw the gold piece glitter in the brown palm of the orderly.
"I suppose the man's only pay is in such service," rejoined David.

"It is a land of backsheesh.

The fault is not with the people; it is with the rulers.