I could see but two points involved--the property first, and then our relation.

The statement is explicit as to both.

Will it please thee to read it now ?" Ben-Hur received the papers, but glanced at Ilderim.
"Nay," said Simonides, "the sheik shall not deter thee from reading.

The account--such thou wilt find it--is of a nature requiring a witness.

In the attesting place at the end thou wilt find, when thou comest to it, the name--Ilderim, Sheik.