Were it not for thee, Egypt should see Nahoum no more." David sighed, and his eyes closed for an instant.

"Effendina, Nahoum has proved his faith--is it not so ?" He pointed to the documents in Kaid's hands.
A grim smile passed over Kaid's face.

Distrust of humanity, incredulity, cold cynicism, were in it.

"Wheels within wheels, proofs within proofs," he said.

"Thou hast yet to learn the Eastern heart.