It was near the end of the third day that Max went forward to Mohammed and told him that a smoke was rising in the distance, and that it appeared like an encampment.
Mohammed gave orders for two of his most trusty Arabs to ride forward and reconnoiter.
It was so late before any sign of their return was obtained, that Mohammed gave them up for lost.
When, however, a shout proclaimed that the messengers were safe, there was joy in the camp of the Arab chief.
The messengers conveyed two letters, one addressed to the most worthy pasha and illustrious chief, Mohammed, and the other to the worthy Ibrahim.
Both were signed by Sherif el Habib, and each contained the welcome news that Sherif and all the party were well.
Ibrahim and Max were too impatient to await the morning, and after making Mohammed promise to start at sunrise they journeyed forth to meet their friends.
Who can describe the meeting between uncle and nephew? and what pen can convey the faintest idea of the rapture felt and expressed by Girzilla and Ibrahim?
When the excitement of the meeting had subsided, no one thought of returning to rest.
True, all had been roused at midnight, but all were eager to learn of the adventures of the young explorers.