He exchanged salutations as usual, and produced a paper, saying to the sheik, "I have here the notice of the editor of the games, just issued, in which you will find your horses published for the race.

You will find in it also the order of exercises.

Without waiting, good sheik, I congratulate you upon your victory." He gave the paper over, and, leaving the worthy to master it, turned to Ben-Hur.
"To you also, son of Arrius, my congratulations.

There is nothing now to prevent your meeting Messala.

Every condition preliminary to the race is complied with.