He was waiting for one man, Taung S'Ali.

But that redoubtable person, having probably suggested this dash for liberty, had fully realized the enviable share of attention he would attract during the passage.

He therefore discarded his vivid attire, and, by borrowing odd garments, made himself sufficiently like unto the remainder of his crew to deceive the sailor until the rush of men was over.

Among them ran the Mahommedan, who did not look up the valley but waved his hand.
When all had quieted down again Jenks understood how he had been fooled.

He laughed so heartily that Iris, not knowing either the cause of his merriment or the reason of his unlooked-for clemency to the flying foe, feared the sun had affected him.
He at once quitted the post occupied during so protracted a vigil.
"Now," he cried, "we can eat in peace.