Our only real danger is that something _might_ happen to it.

But a few hours, now, will end all this.

And in a few hours, what can happen ?" The Arabs ceased their droning supplications to Allah, which had been rising with hypnotically soothing murmurs through the incensed air, and now followed Bara Miyan toward the raised platform.

The old Sheik beckoned his guests.

All disposed themselves comfortably among the cushions.