“As sure as that the sun does shine by day and the moon by night.”
“I would that I could find them.”
“There is one who could guide thee.”
“Where may I find that one?” Max asked, excitedly.
“Alas! she is lost.”
“She? Is it a woman?”
Mohammed turned away his head to hide his emotion.
Strong man as he was, his body shook as if with violent ague.
The tears streamed from his eyes and dropped like great drops of rain upon the sand.
“Tell me,” cried Max, “is she anything to you? Have I offended you? Oh, forgive me if I have.”