A few days after the return of headquarters to Berber, Mahmud was sent down country, and Fatma was permitted to accompany him.

She expressed to Gregory, in touching terms, her gratitude for what he had done for her.
"We have been of mutual assistance," said Gregory.

"I have the same reason to be grateful to you, as you have to thank me.

I saved your life, and you saved mine.

You were very kind to me, when I was a captive--I have done as much as I could for you, since you have been with us.