The young explorers left him and went back to the caravan.
Max, ignorant of the laws which govern a traveling harem, had wandered to the place where the women were seated on the ground.
Their faces were uncovered, for they feared not any intrusion.
When they saw Max they hastily threw the veils over their faces, but it was too late.
Max had caught sight of one, and was spellbound.
His heart was in his mouth; he could not speak.
Ibrahim touched his shoulder.
“What is it, Madcap?”
“She is there.”
“Who?”