Hassan at once led the midshipmen to a large hut that had evidently been prepared in readiness for them.

Piles of skins lay in two of the corners, and the lads, who were utterly worn out, threw themselves down, and were almost instantly asleep.
The sun was high when the mat at the entrance was drawn aside, and Hassan entered, followed by four of his followers.

One carried a great water jar and two calabashes, with some cotton cloths and towels; the other brought fruit of several varieties, eggs, and sweetmeats, together with a large gourd full of steaming coffee.
"Hassan come again," the chief said, and left the hut with his followers.

The lads poured calabashes of water over each other, and felt wonderfully refreshed by their wash, which was accomplished without damage to the floor, which was of bamboos raised two feet above the ground.

When they were dressed they fell to at their breakfast, and then went out of doors.