Presently the Prince sent Higli Pasha to ask his nearer presence.
The Prince made a motion of his hand, and the circle withdrew.

He waved David to a seat.
"To-morrow thy business shall be settled," said the Prince suavely, "and on such terms as will not startle.

Death-tribute is no new thing in the East.

It is fortunate for thee that the tribute is from thy hand to my hand, and not through many others to mine." "I am conscious I have been treated with favour, friend," said David.
"I would that I might show thee kindness.

Though how may a man of no account make return to a great Prince ?" "By the beard of my father, it is easily done, if thy kindness is a real thing, and not that which makes me poorer the more I have of it--as though one should be given a herd of horses which must not be sold but still must be fed." "I have given thee truth.