Therefore, like the philosopher he was, he turned to other possibilities, considering what was best to be done.
The Olema spoke again, pausing now and then as he puffed reflectively at his water-pipe.

Said he: "I will tell thee a great secret, O Frank.

In this city lie the lost books of the Arwam (Greek) wise men and poets.

When the Alexandrian library was burned by Amrou, at Omar's order, the four thousand baths of the city were heated for six months by ancient scrolls.

I have heard that ye Feringi have greatly mourned the loss of the Arwam learning and poetry.