“Well, I mustn’t quarrel, I suppose. My back’s too bad; so I throw in my lot with you, and say I am glad, and good luck to us.”
“Amen,” said the professor gravely; “but I like our guide’s way of wishing success the better of the two.”
Chapter Nine.
Yussuf is Suspicious.
Lawrence watched anxiously for the arrival of the new guide Yussuf on the day appointed for sailing. There had been one more disappointment, the Greek having declared that he must have another day before he would be ready, but there was no further delay.
Yussuf came to say that he had examined the boat, that it was good, seaworthy, and well manned by a stout little crew of sailors, but that he was very much dissatisfied with the accommodation prepared for the gentlemen.
He had not been told to report upon this matter, and his evident quiet eagerness to serve his employers well was satisfactory.
“We expect to rough it,” said the professor. “It will not be for long.”