On the way I once more visited Herr Klinger, strengthened myself with a hearty meal, and arrived safely at Cairo late in the evening.

Here I wished to take my little purse out of my pocket, and found that it was gone.

Luckily I had only taken one collonato (Spanish dollar) with me.

No one can imagine what dexterity the Bedouins and Arabs possess in the art of stealing.

I always kept a sharp eye upon my effects, and notwithstanding my vigilance several articles were pilfered from me, and my purse must also have been stolen during this excursion.