They would have done better to keep to fighting, at which, doubtless, they are good enough.
What will happen to them ?" "What always happens, I suppose--a pleasant time at first; then, if they can be put to no other use, a choice between the faith and the cup.

Or, perhaps, as they seem men of rank, they may be imprisoned in the dungeon tower and held to ransom.

Yes, yes; it was cruel of Masouda to trick them so, who may be but travellers after all, desiring to see our city." Just then the curtain was drawn, and through it entered Masouda herself.

She was dressed in a white robe that had a dagger worked in red over the left breast, and her long black hair fell upon her shoulders, although it was half hid by the veil, open in front, which hung from her head.

Never had they seen her look so beautiful as she seemed thus.
"Greetings, brothers Peter and John.