The wall was made of dried deerskins sewed together and fastened over long poles which were planted in the ground and bent until the ends met overhead.

An oval-shaped opening let in the light.

Through a narrow aperture, which served as a door leading to a smaller apartment, could be seen a low couch covered with red blankets, and a glimpse of many hued garments hanging on the wall.
As Isaac entered the room a slender maiden ran impulsively to him and throwing her arms round his neck hid her face on his breast.

A few broken, incoherent words escaped her lips.

Isaac disengaged himself from the clinging arms and put her from him.