The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.

There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.

In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.

As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.

And they covered their faces, as the interior was revealed to my gaze.
Before me crouched a beautiful girl.