Also, that secret way of yours will be safe enough by now.

So there I let the matter bide, glad enough that it has ended thus.

Only I warn you all--and myself also--to walk warily, since, if I know aught of him, Sinan's fedais will henceforth dog the steps of every one of us, striving to bring us to our ends by murder.

Now here come litters; enter them, all of you, and be borne to the city, who have ridden far enough to-day.

Fear not for your horses; they shall be led in gently and saved alive, if skill and care can save them.