Both or neither--I know not," he answered.

"Her counsel is too close for me." Then Saladin turned to the imaum--a cunning, silent man.
"When both the infidels are about to die before her face, as I still hope to see them do, we may learn the answer.

But unless she wills it, never before," he replied, and the Sultan noted his saying.
Next morning, having been warned that they would pass there by Masouda, Rosamund, watching through the lattice of one of her palace windows, saw the brethren go by.

They were fully armed and, mounted on their splendid chargers Flame and Smoke, looked glorious men as, followed by their escort of swarthy, turbaned Mameluks, they rode proudly side by side, the sunlight glinting on their mail.

Opposite to her house they halted awhile, and, knowing that Rosamund watched, although they could not see her, drew their swords and lifted them in salute.