They are less likely to get nervous, if they are riding hard, than they would be if they dawdled along.

If they press their camels, they will be in Berber this afternoon.

See that a man starts at once, to bring me the news." "Very well, sir.

I will keep them at it, if I can." The sheik rejoined his band, which gathered round to hear the result of his interview with the white general.
"The steamer is injured," he said, "but she will soon be made right, and will follow us.

We are to have the honour of going on and occupying Berber, and will show ourselves worthy of it.