I know he wasn't killed on the spot, for he shouted after I had left him; and they are likely to guess, from his account, that I had been down at one of the emirs' tents, and was probably a spy.
"I know that I ought to have paused a moment, and given him another stab, but I could not bring myself to do it.

It is one thing to stab a man who is trying to take one's life, but it is quite another when he has fallen, and is helpless." Zaki had made no reply.

He could scarcely understand his master's repugnance to making matters safe, when another blow would have done so, but it was not for him to blame.
They travelled all night and, when the moon rose, were able to get along somewhat faster; but its light was now feeble and uncertain.

As soon as day broke, they rode fast, and at ten o'clock had left behind the range of hills, stretching between the wells of Abu Klea and Jebel Sergain.
"We ought to be safe now," Gregory said, as they dismounted.

"At any rate, the horses must have a rest.