King, my sworn word must content you.

Another thing, soon war may break out, or I may be forced to fly.

Therefore, I demand of you a pass sealed with your seal that will enable me to ride with twenty men and all my goods and treasure, even through the midst of your armies.

Moreover you shall swear the great oath to me that notice of this pass will be given to your generals and that it shall be respected to the letter.

Do you consent to these terms ?" "I consent," said the king presently.
***** That evening Metem returned to the city of Zimboe, but those who led his two camels little guessed that now they were laden, not with merchandise, but with treasure..