Remain here, maiden, until I return. You might think I
would keep your jewels and not return. Take your jewelry and remain
here. I am going in quest of one who may be able to assist us. I say
us, for I, too, shall be much pleased if the matter can be settled
in this peaceful manner. Wait here, daughter of my sheik, while I go
in search of one who can settle this matter fit the satisfaction of
all!"
CHAPTER V
THE DELIVERANCE.
"This, dear sir, is the woman of whom I spoke," said the
tschorbadji, throwing open the door of the room, and stepping aside
respectfully to allow his distinguished guest, Cousrouf Pacha, to
pass in. "Salute this gentleman with reverence, daughter of my
sheik," said he, turning to Masa. "You stand in the presence of a
mighty man; he alone can help you."
"O master, if it is in your power, I pray you to help me," cried the
maiden, falling upon her knees before the pacha. "Be merciful!
Deliver my father from his prison; deliver us all from fear and
danger!"
"What does all this mean?" asked Cousrouf, haughtily, turning to the
tschorbadji, who had respectfully stepped aside. "You bade me come
to decide an important question, and I find here only a young woman
who is weeping. What does this mean?"
"This young maiden is the daughter of Sheik Alepp, who is, as you
know, imprisoned in the court-yard. She loves her father dearly, and
has continually worked and pleaded for him since his imprisonment.
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