halt-cry

Updated: May 23, 2025

And, even as he spoke, there came out of the darkness the halt-cry of the camel-driver. "It is Ali," said Abdullah, "and Nicha's maid is with him. They have caught us up." He ran out and found the camels kneeling and Ali easing the surcingles. "Ali," he cried, "you must change your religion." "Willingly," said Ali; "what shall the new one be? The old one has done little for me."

Arthur Cosslett Smith - The Turquoise Cup, and, the Desert