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'And the name of the Queen's mother 'Is of no consequence, observed Keferinis, 'for she was a slave, and not one of us, and therefore may with singular exactitude be described as nothing. 'Is she the first Queen who has reigned over the Ansarey? inquired Tancred. 'The first since we have settled in these mountains, replied Keferinis. 'And where were you settled before? inquired Fakredeen.
On the fourth day of the visit, Fakredeen found himself alone with Astarte, at least, without the presence of Tancred, whom Keferinis had detained in his progress to the royal apartment. The young Emir had pushed on, and gained an opportunity which he had long desired.
Garlands were also taken by Keferinis and a few others. Cypros and her companions walked first, then Keferinis and one who had stood near the royal divan; the Queen, between her two guests, followed, and after her a small and ordered band.
'There are things to be said, and there are things not to be said, was the reply, and the Queen looked at Keferinis. 'Her Majesty has expressed herself with infinite exactitude and with condescending propriety, said the chief minister. The Queen was silent for a moment, thoughtful, and then waved gracefully her hands; whereupon the chamber was immediately cleared.
At length she observed, 'Something has also happened at Gindarics in your absence, noble princes. Last night they brought part of a harem of the Pasha of Aleppo captive hither. This may lead to events. 'I have already ventured to observe to the lordly Keferinis, said Fakredeen, 'that every lance in the Lebanon is at your command, gracious Queen.
'The most gracious lady, Queen of queens, replied Keferinis, very mysteriously, 'has at this time many thoughts. 'If she require any aid, said Fakredeen, 'there is not a musket in Lebanon that is not at her service.
On her right hand stood Keferinis, the captain of her guard, and a priestly-looking person with a long white beard, and then at some distance from these three personages, a considerable number of individuals, between whose appearance and that of her ordinary subjects there was little difference.
At this moment entered four pages and four maidens bringing sweetmeats from the Queen, and goblets of iced water. They bowed; Keferinis indicated their purpose, and when they had fulfilled their office they disappeared; but the seasonable interruption had turned the conversation, and prevented Fakredeen making a sharp retort.
Now they talked of the Queen, who, Keferinis said, would be graciously pleased not to see them to-day, and might not even see them for a week, which agreeable intelligence was communicated in the most affable manner, as if it were good news, or a compliment at least. 'The name of the Queen's father was Suedia, said Fakredeen. 'The name of the Queen's father was Suedia, replied Keferinis.
'For if the Shehaabs and the Ansarey are of one mind, Syria is no longer earth, but indeed paradise. 'You live much in ships? said the Queen, turning to Tancred. 'We are an insular people, he answered, somewhat confusedly, but the perfectly-informed Keferinis came to the succour both of Tancred and of his sovereign.
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