The attraction of the Nile was upon him, as it grows on every one who lives in Egypt.

The Nile and Egypt--Egypt and the Nile--its mystery, its greatness, its benevolence, its life-giving power, without which Egypt is as the Sahara, it conquers the mind of every man at last.
"The Nile, yes," rejoined David, and smiled also.

"We shall cross it presently." Again they relapsed into silence, broken only by the clang, clang of the metal on the rails, and then presently another, more hollow sound--the engine was upon the bridge.

Lacey got up and put his head out of the window.

Suddenly there was a cry of fear and horror over his head, a warning voice shrieking: "The bridge is open--we are lost.