Here they enter.
The guide selects what he needs, and John pays for it, wondering what sort of clumsiness he will display in the wearing of an Arab costume.
Until they reach the border of the old town upon the hill-side, there is little need of his donning the ridiculous affair.
He casts many inquisitive glances upon his guide and other Arabs whom they meet to see how they wear the burnoose.
"I reckon John Craig won't disgrace Chicago, if he isn't to the manner born," he concludes.
"Now, monsieur will allow me," says his tall guide, leading him into a dark corner.
There is some little difficulty experienced, but in the end John turns Arab.
"Say not one word—if saluted, I will reply," is the last caution he receives.
Then they move on.
Now their road ascends.