And I will be there and will receive the man.

And woe to you if he come not; and woe to you if you oppress the true believers in your realm." He turned on his heel, and I followed him out of the room after making a brief salutation to the old man, cowering among his cushions, a ceremony which Isaacs omitted, whether intentionally or from forgetfulness, I could not say.

We passed through the house out into the air, and mounting our horses rode away, leaving the double row of servants salaaming to the ground.

The duration of our private interview with the maharajah had given them an immense idea of our importance.

We had come at four and it was now nearly five.