He would remain.

He is in Egypt." "If he be in Egypt, I will find him, Effendina.

Have I ever failed?
When thou hast pointed, have I not brought?
Have there not been many, Effendina?
Should I not bring Nahoum, who has held over our heads the rod ?" Kaid looked at him meditatively, and gave no answer to the question.

"He reached too far," he muttered.

"Egypt has one master only." The door opened softly and the black slave stole in.