When they approached the gate they were, as before, hailed by the sentry.
"We are merchants," Surajah said, "and we have with us a rich assortment of goods of all descriptions--silks and trinkets for the ladies of the governor's harem, and handkerchiefs, scarves, silver ornaments, and things of all kinds suitable for the wives of those of lower rank.

We pray for permission to enter and exhibit our wares, which have been collected by us in the cities where they were manufactured, and which we can therefore sell at prices hitherto unheard of." "I will send word up to the governor," the officer said.

"It is a long time since we have been visited by traders, and maybe he will grant you permission.

You had best go back to the shade of those trees.

It will be a good hour before the answer comes." "I think it likely they will let us in," Dick said, as they moved away towards the trees.