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Part of the courtyard was covered with an awning, under which, on a carpet, sat a richly dressed Arab, by whose side Siddy Ischem took his seat, and then calling us up, desired us to narrate our adventures.
Allah be praised, I have never been accustomed to towns and their ways; and within stone and brick walls I hope not to enter, unless I go at the head of my people, sword in hand, to plunder and destroy the cursed infidels, when, with the blessing of Mohammed, I will get out again as soon as the work is accomplished." "Each man to his taste," answered Siddy Ischem.
Affairs were taking a more favourable turn, when one of those abominable marabouts came in and reminded the people that we were Nazarenes, and haters of the Prophet, and endeavoured thus to incite their fanatical zeal against us. What would have been the result I do not know, had not Siddy Ischem made his appearance.
I had my suspicions, however, when I heard the young sheikh whose name was Siddy Ischem invite our master to accompany him. "No!
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