It was that which robbed the sport of its pleasure and changed my harem back to a fortress.

But while it lasted they were kings over Jerusalem.

And what dear mad dangerous wantons they were! What confusion to short-sighted citizens; what affrights to sociable maidens! Even I laughed at them." "What antics indeed!" she murmured perfunctorily.
"Now they want new entertainment; something immense and different," he said.
She looked up at him; in her eyes he read, "Even as I do!" "But they are not unique in that," he continued.

"All the world seeks diversion.

Observe the pretty stranger come here fresh from some lady's tiring-room, hunting adventure, bearding thee and wearing thy name!" Her eyes sparkled.
"She shall have adventure enough," she declared.
"I hear," John pursued, "that she does not expect her servant to return, whom she sent to Ascalon for proofs." "No ?" the woman cried, sitting up.
"How can she, when the siege is laid ?" There was a moment of silence.