The cadis and sheiks hasten to obey his
call.
In Mohammed's apartment they find Courschid Pacha'a chief secretary,
who reads the grand-sultan's firman to them in a loud voice.
The firman appointed Courschid Pacha Viceroy of Egypt and Governor
of Cairo, and commanded all the authorities to obey and serve with
humility and devotion the representative of their grand master, who
would arrive in Cairo on the following day, to take possession of
the fortress and receive the oaths of the officials.
The cadis and sheiks express themselves ready to obey the new
governor in all things, and express the hope that with his
highness's entrance into Cairo a new era of peace may dawn for their
bleeding land.
They then withdraw to proclaim what has taken place to the people at
the mosque on the following morning, and to exhort them to be
peaceful and obedient.
Mohammed, however, repaired to the citadel, accompanied by a bim
bashi and two servants, who lead two asses that seemed to be
equipped for a journey. On arriving at the citadel, Mohammed left
the others in the court-yard, and ascended alone to the apartment
where Cousrouf was confined. He was asleep when Mohammed entered. He
stood still on the threshold for a moment, gazing at his prisoner.
"Wake up, Cousrouf! wake up, thou Viceroy of Egypt, wake up!"
Cousrouf starts and stares at him.
"What is it? Who calls me?"
"Your devoted servant, the sarechsme by your grace, Mohammed Ali,
calls you.
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