By the wharf where the Greeks land melons from Egypt, isn't it?
Three godowns and a cafe on the corner?
A nice property." He paused, and I think he was turning over in his mind just how far it would be wise to go with all those others listening; for every word he let fall was sure to be discussed and discussed again at the next halting-place.
"Which is better--to return to Petra and obey, or to lose that property ?" "How shall I lose it?
Hah! Your Honor is pleased to joke.

You will invade Palestine as far as Jaffa ?" "For those who live under British protection and yet spy against the British are not so well treated by them as those who spy on their behalf." "Maybe.

When they are caught! When they have caught a fox they may skin him." "And I am not Ali Higg, the Lion of Petra." "Then who in the name of the Prophet are you, with the Lion's wife at your side ?" "That is none of your business.

You come back to Petra with me.
No, not your men; they go on.

You alone.