"I want a servant. You do not seem to be strong enough for this work, but if you will be faithful, and do what I tell you, I will try you."
The young fellow's face lit up.
"I will be faithful, bey. It would be kind of you to take me. I am not at my full strength yet and, although I try my hardest, I cannot do as much as strong men, and then I am abused. I will be very faithful, and if you do not find me willing to do all that you tell me, you can send me back to work here."
"Well, come along with me, then."
He took him to the officer.
"I have chosen this man, sir. Can I take him away at once?"
"Certainly. He has been paid up to last night."
"Thank you very much! I will settle with him for today."
And, followed by the young tribesman, he went to the headquarters camp, near which an empty hut was assigned to him.