He looked reproach at me, and told the villagers what I had said.

They all cried out in disappointment.
Suleyman suggested that I should revoke the promise instantly, but that I would not do, to his annoyance; and after that, till it was time for me to go, he and Rashid were sulky and withdrew their eyes from me.

I knew that they were jealous of the Frank, whom they regarded as an enemy, and feared lest he should turn my mind against them..