They would ask me why two men bring one letter.
Moreover, they might send the one back with an answer, retaining the other as hostage; for it is the way of the devil to put suspicion in men's minds.

Two men would double their doubt, just as two stones weigh the twice of one.

And I will not take the best camel, but the worst one." "Why ?" "Write me a second letter.

Have the woman write it, and you affix the seal.

Give order that they are to provide a swift, fresh camel in exchange for my weary beast.