"My Lord has all the qualities of a conqueror."
Mahommed was pleased.
"Yes, I will make a great day of to-morrow. But, Prince of India, what shadows are disturbing thee? Why art thou not asleep?"
"I too have a part in the day, my Lord."
"What part?"
"I will fight, and"—
Mahommed interrupted him with a laugh.
"Thou!" and he looked the stooped figure over from head to foot.
"My Lord has two hands—I have four—I will show them."
Returning to his apartment, the Prince reappeared with Nilo.