A most flourishing House of Peers, I confess, and would find Westminster Hall something too narrow for them." "Hush, De Vaux," said Richard, "I command thee .-- Noble Saladin," he said, "suspicion and thou cannot exist on the same ground.

Seest thou," pointing to the litters, "I too have brought some champions with me, though armed, perhaps, in breach of agreement; for bright eyes and fair features are weapons which cannot be left behind." The Soldan, turning to the litters, made an obeisance as lowly as if looking towards Mecca, and kissed the sand in token of respect.
"Nay," said Richard, "they will not fear a closer encounter, brother; wilt thou not ride towards their litters, and the curtains will be presently withdrawn ?" "That may Allah prohibit!" said Saladin, "since not an Arab looks on who would not think it shame to the noble ladies to be seen with their faces uncovered." "Thou shalt see them, then, in private, brother," answered Richard.
"To what purpose ?" answered Saladin mournfully.

"Thy last letter was, to the hopes which I had entertained, like water to fire; and wherefore should I again light a flame which may indeed consume, but cannot cheer me?
But will not my brother pass to the tent which his servant hath prepared for him?
My principal black slave hath taken order for the reception of the Princesses, the officers of my household will attend your followers, and ourself will be the chamberlain of the royal Richard." He led the way accordingly to a splendid pavilion, where was everything that royal luxury could devise.

De Vaux, who was in attendance, then removed the chappe (CAPA), or long riding-cloak, which Richard wore, and he stood before Saladin in the close dress which showed to advantage the strength and symmetry of his person, while it bore a strong contrast to the flowing robes which disguised the thin frame.

of the Eastern monarch.