There seems to be a large courtyard, where you can put your camels.

It is not likely that the Dervishes will return, but it is as well to be prepared.

The house is strong, and we could hold out here against a host, unless they were provided with cannon.
"I have money, and you had better buy up as much food as possible, so that we could stand a siege for some time.

I shall give my horse a good feed and an hour's rest, and then send my man down to the General, telling him that the Dervishes have deserted the town, and that we have taken possession of the place, and can defend it for a long time should they return." An hour later, Zaki started with Gregory's report.

The inhabitants, finding that they would be paid, brought out their hidden stores; and by evening, enough was collected to last the garrison ten days.
Zaki returned at noon next day, with a letter from General Hunter to the sheik, praising him highly for the energy and courage of his men and himself.