A few people outside, roused by the noise of the opening gates, stood and looked on.

They had evidently no other feeling but curiosity.
All was now ready and the way was open, but there was an unexpected difficulty--the athaleb would not start, and I did not know how to make him.

I had once more to apply for help to the Epet.
"How am I to make him start ?" I asked.
"Pull at the collar to make him start, and pull at both reins to make him stop," said the Epet.
Upon this I pulled at the collar.
The athaleb obeyed at once.

He rose almost erect, and moved out through the gate.

It was difficult to hold on, but we did so.