Finding that the mother and brother-in-law were preparing to resist her departure by violence, Dr.De Forest retired, sending a native friend to stay in the house until his return.

He repaired to the Pasha and laid the case before him.

The Pasha declared her free to choose her own home, as she was legally of age, and sent a janizary with Dr.De Forest to examine the case and insure her liberty of action.

On entering the house, the janizary called for Raheel and asked her whether she wished to go home or stay with her mother?
She replied, "I wish to go home to Mrs.De Forest." The janizary then wrote down her request, and told her to go.

She arose to go, but could not find her shoes.