‘Some seven years or so.’
‘Has she a castle?’
‘Her Majesty generally resides in a very famous castle.’
‘Very strong, I suppose?’
‘Strong enough.’
‘The Emir Bescheer remains at Stamboul?’
‘He is now, I believe, at Brusa,’ replied Fakredeen.
‘Does he like Brusa?’
‘Not as much at Stamboul.’
‘Is Stamboul the largest city in the world?’