Dervishes proclaimed him to be the promised Imaum. In the mosques his name was mentioned with that of the prophet, and the people prostrated themselves when reference was made to him.
CHAPTER XXXII.
“ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL.”
A week of peace after the storm of war was delightful.
The army of the Mahdists was large enough to crush any force which could be sent against it.
The officers took things easy.
Mohammed had brought his harem to the Mahdi’s headquarters, and Ibrahim had received a furlough or leave of absence for two months.
This gave him plenty of time to be with Girzilla.
One day Girzilla sought out Max and whispered:
“I have found him.”
“Whom do you refer to?”