To-morrow and the next day we shall view the land again; and after that we shall arrange for the appointment of two valuers, one for us and one for him, who will inspect the land, first separately, then together; and after that we shall appoint an arbiter who will remonstrate with the owner of the land; and after that----' 'But the business will take months.' 'That is the proper way, unless your Honour wishes to be cheated.' 'What is your opinion ?' I inquired of Suleyman.
'The land is good, and capable of much improvement,' he replied, 'and all the trees go with it, which is an advantage.

Also the source of water will be all our own.' Suleyman repeated this remark in presence of the crowd of villagers whom we found awaiting our return before my house.

At once there rose a cry: 'That Yusuf is a liar.

Some of the trees do not belong to him.
The water, too, does not originate upon his property, but on the hill above, so can be cut from him.' Suleyman was talking with the village headman.

When he returned to me his face was grave.
'What is it ?' I inquired.