He neglected it, and fever came on; but he survived.

His first messengers to us were killed, and that is why the news of the relief came so late.

But all is well at last.

I have come to say so to Lady Eglington--even before I went to the Effendina." He made a gesture towards a huge and gaily-caparisoned dahabieh not far away.

"Kaid was right about coming here.