They strove to advance and speak with her, but guards came between them, pointing out a place where they must stand a few yards away.

Only Wulf said in a loud voice, in English: "Tell us, Rosamund, is it well with you ?" Lifting her pale face, she smiled and nodded.
Then, at the bidding of Sinan, Masouda commanded them to be silent, saying that it was not lawful for them to speak to the Lord of the Mountain, or his Companion, unless they were first bidden so to do.

So, having learnt what they wished to know, they were silent.
Now some of the dais drew near the canopy, and consulted with their master on what seemed to be a great matter, for their faces were troubled.

Presently he gave an order, whereon they resumed their seats and messengers left the terrace.

When they appeared again, in their company were three noble-looking Saracens, who were accompanied by a retinue of servants and wore green turbans, showing that they were descendants of the Prophet.