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"Your orders are not very explicit, Helmar," said he, "and probably convey but little to you. Of course, I dare say you know that after yesterday's engagement Arabi has retreated to Kafr Dowar. It is believed he has some thousands gathered under his banner, but we want to be sure. We are going out to gather all information possible, in which work you will be of great assistance to me."
Seeing Osterberg in close conversation with his friend, he looked from one to the other, as if for explanation. Osterberg, understanding the look, promptly spoke up. "Helmar is a very old friend of mine, sir. We came to this country together in fact, we left the University for that purpose. I remember him being captured near Kafr Dowar; he was on patrol with an officer of the Engineers."
If there are advantages really important, I want them." "I see, I see!" said Malluch. "A line dropped from the centre of the axle is what you want." "Thou hast it; and be glad, Malluch it is the last of my commissions. Let us return to the dowar." At the door of the tent they found a servant replenishing the smoke-stained bottles of leben freshly made, and stopped to refresh themselves.
I do not know what name is given to the tribe or tribes inhabiting the space between the Miriam and the Kulkalaig. Is so named from a place in Murray Island. The possessions of this tribe are Mer, Dowar, Wayer, Errub, Ugar, Zapker, and Edugor, all, except the two last, permanently inhabited.
When he walked in and out, looking at the house in connection with the sun, the trees, and the lake, and said, rubbing his hands with might of heartiness, "Well done! Make the dowar now as ye well know, and to-night we will sweeten the bread with arrack, and the milk with honey, and at every fire there shall be a kid. God with ye!
As George passed along with his guide they eyed him with much disfavour, without moving from their particular position of ease, and if looks could kill, he would never have reached the officer's hut alive. "What place is this?" he asked, more interested in his surroundings than in his fate. "Is it Kafr Dowar?" The man shook his head and refused to answer. Not yet satisfied, George tried again.
He pointed out the manner in which it was done to Helmar, who marvelled at the simplicity of it all, and wondered how it was he had never thought to try it before. For some miles the journey was quite uneventful, and Captain Forsyth began to think that the Arabs had really retired beyond Kafr Dowar, even perhaps to Damanhour. "There doesn't seem to be a sign of the enemy anywhere," said he.
He had there really a respectable dowar; that is to say, he had there three large tents one for himself, one for visitors, one for his favorite wife and her women; and six or eight lesser ones, occupied by his servants and such tribal retainers as he had chosen to bring with him as a body-guard strong men of approved courage, and skillful with bow, spear, and horses.
"I'm going to divide the party, Helmar," he said, "and I want you to ride with me. We will travel on the west side of the railway, and shall probably meet stray Arabs in that direction, from whom we can obtain information. It will be imperative to keep a sharp look-out." "Yes," replied Helmar, "so far we do not know if Arabi has left Kafr Dowar or not.
They keep these things very quiet. The Adjutant's inside," he went on, "you'd better go in." Helmar stepped in. A group of officers, standing round a desk, turned as he entered. "Ah," said one who was sitting at the table with a chart spread in front of him, "I want you to hold yourself in readiness to accompany Captain Forsyth, this evening, on a patrol towards Kafr Dowar.
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