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Updated: May 27, 2025
Nor did it remain unconsecrated, for beside it Madam Marx knelt and spoke with faltering lips the remnants of the prayers she had learned when a child. As she prayed she watched vaguely a steamer disappear behind the horizon. The khedival mail-boat Ramses sped swiftly over the unruffled surface of the sea.
For years past these vast tracts of fertile land bordering the river have gone back to waste, village after village of industrious people having been massacred or forced to flee for their lives." "But I have read so little about the Khedival rule why has not the Egyptian Government put a stop to all this frightful persecution?" "From want of power, my lad.
For his services he was mentioned in despatches, and received the medal and Khedival star. Shortly after the close of the Egyptian War, Mr. Robertson received his commission. He served for some time as junior chaplain in London, and then was removed to Dublin.
"He said it was peace, but will he keep his word and let us go?" "Hah!" said the Sheikh quietly; "I think not yet. If their Excellencies look around without seeming to notice they will see that men have been placed in five places at a distance like sentries of the Khedival guard." "To keep a look out for the approach of enemies," said Frank quickly. "Well, it is soldierly."
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