To be put off with surly messengers?

Has not Damascus rivers more renowned

Than this rude, torrent Jordan? Crystal streams,

Abana! Pharpar! flowing smoothly through

A paradise of roses? Might I not

Have bathed in them and been restored at ease?

Come up, Saballidin, and guide me home!

SABALLIDIN:

Bethink thee, master, shall we lose our quest

Because a servant is uncouth? The road