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Further, it is I and not he whom the eunuch heard bargaining with the captain Abdullah in the tent I swear it. Take your vengeance upon me, and let him go to fulfil his fate." Saladin pulled at his beard, then answered: "If this is to be so, time is short, Sir Godwin. What farewells have you to make? You say that you would speak with my niece Rosamund?
The Mahdi and his chief emirs, the present Khalifa Abdullah prominent among them, then held a consultation, and it was decided, sooner than lose all the fruits of the hitherto unchecked triumph of their cause, to risk an assault on Khartoum.
In a short time, Major Abdullah and his gallant company had landed and formed in line. His excuse for the precipitate retreat which he had commenced at daybreak was, that he feared a renewed attack, and he was short of ammunition. He had therefore determined to fall back on the station occupied by Lieutenant-Colonel Achmet.
It is difficult to reconcile such conduct with the character for sagacity and intelligence which Abdullah has deserved. There is no doubt that he wanted to conquer Egypt. Possibly by some extraordinary chance Wad-el-Nejumi might succeed, even with his small force. If so, then the glory of God and the power of the Khalifa would advance together.
This little after-dinner speech was perhaps not quite in accordance with Bashkir etiquette, but it made a favourable impression. There was a decided murmur of approbation, and those who understood Russian translated my words to their less accomplished brethren. A short consultation ensued, and then there was a general shout of "Abdullah!
There is much sly humour in the tale, as for example when we are told that even the cats and dogs were comforted when "Lady Godiva" ceased to make her rounds. "Abdullah bin Fazil" is simply "The Eldest Lady's Tale" with the sexes changed. The last tale in the Nights, and perhaps the finest of all, is that of "Ma'aruf the Cobbler."
What do you really fear?" "Let us find Abdullah. Then I shall tell you." The Spear-thrower, though polite, was not disposed to be communicative. The absence of the two people who were his allies had puzzled him, and none of the Arabs could meet his inquiries as to the motives which led to their sudden journey.
"I do not know his name," answered Abdullah; "he was a camel-driver of the Sahara." "And your mother?" asked the lawyer. "How can one, born as I, know his mother?" replied Abdullah. "And you," said the lawyer, turning to Nicha, "who is your father?" "Ilderhim of El Merb," she answered. "And your mother?" asked the lawyer. "She died before I can remember."
"I was baptized 'Fathma," she said, smiling. "Doubtless," said Abdullah; "since all women are named for the mother of the Prophet; but what is your other name, your house name?" "Nicha," she answered; "do you like it?" "Yes," he said, "I like it." "I like 'beloved' better," said the girl. "You shall hear it to your heart's content," said Abdullah.
Having given every instruction, and impressed upon officers and men the necessity of vigilance, I ordered Major Abdullah, in command, to remain in charge of the vessels and cattle until I should either send him carriers for an advance, or fall back myself, should I be unable to obtain them. A tall old man of about seventy, or perhaps eighty years, had paid us a visit.
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