These ferocious Moslems had doubtless come to murder him in hot blood.
In reality their object was quite different.
The event that had happened was not an outbreak within the walls of the garrison, but an inbreak of those whose purpose was to rescue the captives.
Jack and Harry had the day before put up at the encampment of some friendly Arabs, who became more friendly still when they found their guests liberal in respect of coinage.
One of the Arabs had a brother in prison awaiting the pasha's further orders of punishment, so they were anxious to help Jack and release the Arab chief.
Jack and Harry, being informed of this, thought it would be an excellent opportunity for the escape of Mole, who was incarcerated in the same gaol.
The party set out in the middle of the night.
They soon reached the prison.
Darkness befriended them.
The first step was to gain admission into the outer yard or enclosure.