"That is true. Why do they not raise the camp?"
"I did not wish to give the order for it before speaking with you."
"Ah! very well; speak, Gueyma; I am listening."
"Have you forgotten what We said yesterday evening?"
"We said many things, my friend; it is possible that amongst the number I have forgotten some; recall them to me, I beg."
"We agreed to assemble the council this morning."
"True; have you done it?"
"No, not yet; you were asleep, my friend; I did not wish to take upon myself the order for this convocation for fear of displeasing you."
"You are good and generous, Gueyma," answered the old man, after a pause for reflection; "I recognise your habitual delicacy. Do me a pleasure."
"What, my friend?"