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In time, however, even this unmanageable crew were satisfied; and, seated under their plane-tree, and stuffing themselves with all the dainties of the East, they became more amiable as their appetites decreased. 'A bumper, Calidas, and a song, said Kisloch. ''Tis rare stuff, said the Guebre; 'come, Cally, it should inspire you. 'Here goes, then; mind the chorus.
'Let me die for the Ark! said a young enthusiast of the band of Abner. 'I thought we should get into a scrape, whispered Kisloch the Kourd to Calidas the Indian. 'What could have ever induced us to give up robbing in a quiet manner? 'And turn Jews! said the Guebre, with a sneer. 'Look at Scherirah, said the Negro, grinning. 'If he is not kissing the sceptre of Solomon!
Whichever be right, I hope to be saved. 'There is but one God, and Mahomed is his prophet! exclaimed Kisloch; 'though I drink wine. Your health, Hebrew. 'I will join you, said to the third robber. 'My father was a Guebre, and sacrificed his property to his faith; and the consequence is, his son has got neither.
A fortnight passed away without the approach of any stranger; at the end of which, there arrived four personages at their haunt, not very welcome to their chief, who, however, concealed his chagrin at their appearance. These were Kisloch the Kourd, and Calidas the Indian, and their inseparable companions, the Guebre and the Negro.
The captors half untied the rope that bound Alroy, that it might serve him for a further purpose, when another of the gentle companions of Scherirah interfered. 'Spies always answer, captain. He is more probably a merchant in disguise. 'And carries hidden treasure, added Kisloch; 'these rough coats often cover jewels. We had better search him.
'Where are you going, you accursed scoundrels? grumbled Kisloch; 'wait upon the true believers. 'We shall be more free alone, whispered Calidas. 'Away, then, dogs, growled Kisloch. Abdallah and his attendants hurried off, but were soon summoned back. 'Why did you not bring Schiraz wine? asked Calidas, with an eye of fire. 'The pilau is overdone, thundered Kisloch.
If the presence of Kisloch and his companions were not very pleasing to Alroy, with the rest of the band they soon became great favourites. Their local knowledge, and their experience of desert life, made them valuable allies, and their boisterous jocularity and unceasing merriment were not unwelcome in the present monotonous existence of the fugitives.
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