Mashallah, what a murderous disposition the fellow has! Kill a man as soon as look at him--indeed he would.

Are you a prince in these parts ?" "A banker." "Bismillah! What a mercy that I met you! I overheard him say that he will visit the bank tomorrow morning to cash a draft for fifty thousand francs.

I'd examine the draft carefully if I were you.

It wouldn't surprise me to learn it was stolen or forged.

Is there any other bank that he could go to ?" "No, only mine; the others have suspended business on account of the crisis." "Then, in the name of Allah don't forget me! You ought to give me a thousand francs for the information.