You must remember that nobody but Salvolio was allowed into my prison and therefore nobody had the courage to make any investigations.
"The old man got me to his house without being observed, and brought a brother-in-law or some relative of his to remove the anklet.

The name of my host was Hussein Effendi.
"That same night we left with a little caravan to visit some of the old man's relatives.

He was not certain what would be the consequence of his act, and for safety's sake took this trip, which would enable him if need be to seek sanctuary with some of the wilder Turkish tribes, who would give him protection.
"In that three months I saw Albania as it is--it was an experience never to be forgotten! "If there is a better man in God's world than Hiabam Hussein Effendi, I have yet to meet him.

It was he who provided me with money to leave Albania.

I begged from him, too, the knife with which he had killed Salvolio.