All the prisoners we have hitherto taken who are fit for the work have done so; and, as has been shown today, are just as ready to fight on our side as they were against us.

They are a fighting people, and it is curious how they become attached to their white officers, whom formerly they hated as infidels." When the matter was explained to them, the women accepted the situation with the resignation that is natural to the Mahometan woman.

Gregory was able to assure Fatma that, in a short time, she would undoubtedly be allowed to join Mahmud, and accompany him wherever he was sent.
"But will they not kill him ?" she said.
"We never kill prisoners.

Even the bitterest enemy that may fall into our hands is well treated.

Mahmud will doubtless be sent down to Cairo, and it will then be settled where he is to be taken to; but you may be sure that, wherever it may be, he will be well treated and cared for." "In that case, I shall be happy," she said.