But if I do not come by the dawn and you are not discovered and overwhelmed--which should not be, seeing that one man can hold that door against many--then know that the worst has happened, and fly to Salah-ed-din and tell him of this road, by which he may take vengeance upon his foe Sinan.

Only then, I pray you, doubt not that I have done my best, who if I fail must die--most horribly.

Now, farewell, until we meet again or--do not meet again.

Go; you know the road." They turned to obey, but when they had gone a few paces Godwin looked round and saw Masouda watching them.

The moonlight shone full upon her face, and by it he saw also that tears were running from her dark and tender eyes.