The fellahin, already put upon their guard by Rashid's venture, opposed them in a solid mass.

The Frank expostulated.

We could hear his voice of high command.
'Aha, he knows some Arabic.

He is a missionary, not a traveller,' said Suleyman, who now sat up and showed keen interest.

'I might have known it, for the touring season is long past.' He rose with dignified deliberation and remounted.