Now, brethren, listen to me.

Few strangers who enter that castle come thence living.

There is still time; I can pass you back as I passed you hither.

Will you go on ?" "We will go on," they answered with one breath.
"Why?
What have you to gain?
You seek a certain maiden.

Why seek her here whom you say has been taken to Salah-ed-din?
Because the Al-je-bal in bygone days swore to befriend one of your blood.