Always, always some rumour of assassination, or of conspiracy, or the influence and secret agents of the Sultan--all Nahoum.

He is a traitor.

He has grown rich while I borrow from Europe to pay my army and to meet the demands of the Sultan." "What man can offer evidence in this save the Effendina who would profit by his death ?" "I speak of what I know.

I satisfy myself.

It is enough." "Highness, there is a better way; to satisfy the people, for whom thee lives.