It shall be so--but I shall prevail," he added, with slow decision; "I shall prevail with him.

My reasons shall convince his Highness." "I can help thee with great reasons, Saadat," said Nahoum.

"Thou shalt prevail.

I can tell thee that which will convince Kaid." While they were speaking, Hylda had sat motionless watching.

At first it seemed to her that a trap had been set, and that David was to be the victim of Oriental duplicity; but revolt, as she did, from the miserable creature before them, she saw at last that he spoke the truth.
"Thee will remain under this roof to-night, pasha ?" asked David.
"I will stay if thy goodness will have it so," answered Nahoum slowly.
"It is not my way to hide, but when the storm comes it is well to shelter." Salaaming low, Mizraim withdrew, his last glance being thrown towards Hylda, who met his look with a repugnance which made her face rigid.
She rose and put on her gloves.