The sharp eyes and quick ears of one of these sons of the desert soon "spotted" the stranger, and before he could resist or retreat, gave the alarm.
Two of them seized and secured him.
Harry now feared that his curiosity would cost him dear.
Questioned by their chief, Harry, by dint of words and signs, explained what had occurred.
The Bedouins became at once friendly.
They were ever ready to help even the unbelieving Christians against the still more hated Turks.
Two of their number were therefore told off to accompany Harry back.
By the aid of a torch, the three soon found their way to the rest of the party, who were astonished and alarmed at the ferocious appearance of their intending deliverers.
Indeed, the waiter and diver drew their weapons and prepared to offer resistance, but Harry stepped forward and explained that the Arabs were friends.
Thyra, who could speak perfectly both Turkish and Arabic, acted as interpreter, and gave a full account of all that had occurred, which seemed to impress the Bedouins greatly.