A hundred yards away was the encampment of the army, which was sheltered in hastily constructed huts, or arbours, made of bushes.
By Mahmud's order, a small tent was erected, with blankets, close to the after entrance into the harem tent, for Gregory's use; so that, should he be attacked by fanatics, he could at once take refuge in the harem, whose sanctity not even the most daring would dare to violate.
A handsome robe was brought for Zaki; and as Mahmud presented it to him, he said: "You are my friend, but you must now go back to your vessels, or to Berber.

My orders were to kill all the Jaalin, and we have spared none who fell into our hands, at Metemmeh or since.

I cannot keep you here.
As long as you stay by my side, you will be safe; but you could not leave me for a moment.

It is as much as I can do to save the life of this infidel officer, and it is to him that I owe most, for it was he who first leapt into the river.
"The white men's boats have already fastened up, behind the island where they before stationed themselves.

Make your way down there, at daybreak, and wave a white cloth.