Oulyd Sydy Sáyd, among them, and

Brymat, who laughed abundantly. And with

Them was the chief of Miliana. All

Were seated on an iron bench, within

The right-hand shop. They called me to their booth

Where I had coffee and some sweets. But when

They said, "Come take a smoke," I was confused.

"Impossible," I answered, "for I have

With Sydy Hasan Sydy Khelyl studied,

And the Senousyya. So I cannot."