The prisoners rejoiced at the prospect of speedy release, and shouted, sang, and danced in the courtyard.

The keepers caught the infection, and all was mirth and good-humour until late in the night.
October 2d.
At seven o'clock this morning we were released from thraldom.

A scene similar to that at Alexandria then took place; every one rushed to seize upon the strangers.

It is here necessary that the traveller should be as much upon his guard as in Egypt among the Arabs, in the matters of boat-fares, porterage, etc.

If a bargain is not struck beforehand, the people are most exorbitant in their demands.
A few days before our release, I had made an arrangement with an innkeeper for board, lodging, and transport.