If he is killed, which surely he will be, unless Allah protects him, his blood be upon your heads!" He waved his hand, and the men came forward and again took Gregory to his tent.
The latter was well contented with the decision that he should be killed.

He had no doubt that, at least, his death would be swift and sudden; he would not be speared, or cut to pieces with knives.

He would see his countrymen advancing.

He would know that he would be speedily avenged.
Two days passed, when the news came that the Egyptians had advanced to Umdabieh, seven miles nearer; and, on the following morning, the Dervish camp was disturbed early.

There was joy in every face, and renewed vigour in the bearing of the men.