When he saw how fearless and determined I was, he turned back, came to me, made my camel kneel down, and after helping me to alight, prepared me a resting-place on a heap of sand, where I slept delightfully for five hours; then I ordered my things to be packed up, mounted my camel, and continued my journey.
My conduct astonished my followers to such a degree, that they afterwards asked me every few hours if I wished to rest.

On our arrival at Cairo the camel-driver had not even the heart to make the customary demand for backsheesh, and my servant begged pardon for his conduct, and hoped that I would not mention the difference we had had to the consul.
The maximum temperature during this journey was 43 degrees Reaumur, and when it was perfectly calm I really felt as if I should be stifled.
This journey from Cairo to Suez can, however, be accomplished in a carriage in the space of twenty hours.

The English innkeeper established at Cairo has had a very light carriage, with seats for four, built expressly for this purpose; but a place in this vehicle costs five pounds for the journey there, and the same sum for the return.
On the following day I once more embarked on board an Arabian vessel for Alexandria.

Before my departure I had a terrible quarrel with the donkey-driver whom I usually employed.

These men, as in fact all fellahs, are accustomed to cheat strangers in every possible way, but particularly with coins.