PEHR. That was stupid, but it can't be helped now. Let's hear it!
VIZIER. Aschmed Sheik, with face in the dust and with his heart's prayers, begs that he may go over to the Sunnees' faith.
PEHR. What is the Sunnees' faith?
VIZIER. It is a sect, a dangerous sect.
PEHR. In what particular does it differ from the—ahem!—true doctrine?
VIZIER. A true Moslem greets Allah in this manner—[crosses hands on breast] but a sectarian does like this—[Pinches his nose and pokes his fingers into his ears.]
PEHR. [Laughing.] Well, can't the man poke his fingers in his ears?
VIZIER. No; the laws of the land do not permit it.
PEHR. There is no religious liberty, then?
VIZIER. Yes, for the true faith.