“Do the people of Kordofan believe it also?” asked the American.
“Yes; but I hope the Mahdi may not come here.”
“Why?”
“The people would be disappointed.”
“In what way?”
“You will laugh.”
“Indeed I will not. Tell me, for I am interested in this Mohammedan Mahdi.”
“They expect too much.”
“How?”
“They say the Mahdi is ten feet high. I told you that you would laugh.”