Colin’s companion saw there was truth in this remark; and for awhile they waited in silence, with their eyes fixed upon the tent of the sheik.
They had not long to wait, for soon after Golah came forth, having finished his consultation with Fatima.
On his face appeared a hideous smile, a smile that made most of those who beheld it shudder with a sensation of horror.
Chapter Fifty.
A living Grave.
Golah’s first act after coming forth was to take some thongs from his saddle. Having done this, he beckoned to the two who guarded the slaves, giving them some admonition in an unknown tongue. The effect was to excite their greater vigilance. The muzzles of their muskets were turned towards the white captives, and they seemed anxiously waiting the order to fire.
Golah then looked towards Terence, and made a sign for the young Irishman to get up and come towards him.
Terence hesitated.