I must use means suitable to the man.
"Kaffar," I said, "had I a heart like you Egyptians, you know what I should do; but--well, I will be merciful on one condition." "Oh, what-what ?" "That you will come back to England with me at once." "I cannot; I dare not.

He has promised to take my life-blood if I do." "No harm shall happen to you, I promise." "You will not allow him to touch me ?" "He shall not." "Then I will go." My point was gained.

The man had promised to accompany me willingly, while I had expected a difficult matter in getting him to England.
Early the next day we were on our way to England, Simon and I taking turns in watching the wily Egyptian..