"I will take you at your word, remembering that we are brethren of the old tribe, and that the enemy is a Roman.

First, then--as you are a man of business, which I much fear Sheik Ilderim is not--" "Arabs seldom are," said Malluch, gravely.
"Nay, I do not impeach their shrewdness, Malluch.

It is well, however, to look after them.

To save all forfeit or hindrance in connection with the race, you would put me perfectly at rest by going to the office of the Circus, and seeing that he has complied with every preliminary rule; and if you can get a copy of the rules, the service may be of great avail to me.

I would like to know the colors I am to wear, and particularly the number of the crypt I am to occupy at the starting; if it be next Messala's on the right or left, it is well; if not, and you can have it changed so as to bring me next the Roman, do so.