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The few shreds of circumstance which came to me in course of time confirmed the opinion, and I availed myself of a favorable opportunity to acquire the tongue. In our further speech, O Hadji, you may prefer its use." "At thy pleasure," the host replied; "though there is no danger of our being overheard. Nilo, the slave behind me, has been a mute from birth."

"You have said, good father, that as my studies were too confining, it would be well if I took the air every day in my sedan. So, sometimes with Syama, sometimes with Nilo, I had the men carry me along the wall in front of the Bucoleon. The view over the sea toward Mt. Ida is there very beautiful; and if I look to the landward side, right at my feet are the terraced gardens of the palace.

Little Nilo quickly recovered his strength, all the more quickly, probably, from the unwonted care I insisted on bestowing on his ablutions and diet. He became a bonnie boy, and wound himself round our hearts, and very sorry we were when the time came for parting. Perched on his mother's back, he returned to the Black Mountain the day week of his seizure.

Most providentially, the proud mountaineer's resolution gave way before this meek appeal. He turned back gloomily, let me take the child from his arms, let me have my own way, in short; I beckoned to Spira to help, and together we placed Nilo in the soothing warm water, and coaxed the medicine between those pearly teeth, which at first closed stubbornly against it.

The request was granted, the instructions given, and Sergius reappeared to take leave. "Nilo and I are good friends, Prince. He understands me." "He may be too eager. Remember I found him a savage." With these words, the Prince and the young Russian parted. After this nobody came to the house. The excitement had been a flash. Now it seemed entirely dead, and dead without a clew.

The Emperor recognized the Princess, and slightly inclined his head to her. He then spoke to the Dean: "Wait on the Prince of India, and if he is prepared, accompany him hither." Passing out a side door, the master of ceremonies presently reappeared with Nilo in guidance.

A goblin from the cistern! And with this idea, he quit fighting, and sank to the floor. Nilo kept his grip needlessly the fellow was dead of terror. Here was a contingency not provided for in the arrangement Sergius had laid out with such care. And what now? It was for the King to answer. He dragged the victim out in the court, and set a foot on his throat.

He also issued a proclamation for the suppression of the Epicurean Academy, and appointed a day of Thanksgiving to God for the early exposure of the conspiracy. Nilo he sent to a cell in the Cynegion, ostensibly for future trial, but really to secure him from danger; in his heart he admired the King's spirit, and hoped a day would come when he could safely and suitably reward him.

Hadifah, the Berbers, and Nilo chose to stay with him throughout. The Tripolitans were returned to their country; after which the galley was presented to the Holy Father. Once every year there came to the Count a special messenger from Constantinople with souvenirs; sometimes a sword royally enriched, sometimes a suit of rare armor, sometimes horses of El Hajez these were from Mahommed.

I only wanted him driven off and made let me alone. He has followed and persecuted me day after day, often as I came out. I could not set foot in the street without his appearing. My father would have me bring Nilo along. He did not kill him, did he?" The hand remained held out during the speech, as if asking to be taken. Meanwhile the words flowed like a torrent.