He quickened his camel and drew ahead of Lacey.

Lacey did not understand, he did not recognise Hylda as yet; but he knew by instinct the Saadat's wishes, and he motioned the others to ride more slowly, while he and they watched horsemen coming out from Assouan towards them.
David urged his camel on.

Presently he could distinguish the features of the woman riding towards him.

It was Hylda.

His presentiment, his instinct had been right.