DAOUD
No, master. Such boats are never used. Those that watch like that do not need to seek them, and the others, they would never be able to reach the river in time, even though the boat were there.
JOHN
I shouldn't like to have to live like that. Why, a river runs by the back of this palace. I suppose palaces usually are on rivers. I'm glad I don't have to keep a boat there.
DAOUD
No, master.
JOHN
Well, what is it you are worrying about? Who is it you are afraid of?
DAOUD
Hafiz el Alcolahn.