Perhaps for much duros they have some time taken a Frank through Al Jezira at night.

That would not count.

If they believed I did the same thing they would spread the news abroad, and I am afraid we would have trouble.

Better a little delay than that," and he draws a finger across John's throat to signify the terrible stroke of a vengeful yataghan.
"I think you are right," replies John.
They hear the group go by, laughing and joking, and the passage is again clear.
"Again, forward, monsieur," whispers the faithful courier, and leaving their hiding-place they push on.
They are in the heart of the old town, and a most singular sensation comes over John as he looks all around to see the white walls, the solemn figures moving about, and hears sounds that never before greeted his ears.
It is as if he were in another world.
While he thus ponders and speculates, his companion comes to a sudden halt.

They are at the door of a house a little more conspicuous than its fellows, and Mustapha hastily gives the rapper a resonant clang..