"I wrote to him.
Did the English Government desire to send a message to Claridge Pasha, if the relief was accomplished?
That is what I asked.

But there is no word.

Malaish, Egypt will welcome him!" She followed his eyes.

Two score of dahabiehs lay along the banks of the Nile, and on the shore were encampments of soldiers, while flags were flying everywhere.

Egypt had followed the lead of the Effendina.
Claridge Pasha's star was in its zenith.
As Nahoum's boat was rowed away, Hylda came on deck again, and the Duchess hastened to her.