CHAPTER VI

MORE VOICES FROM THE PAST In pride, peace, prosperity and patience sat the Emir el Hamel el Kebir upon the rugs and cushions of the carpet of his pavilion, a few days later, splendidly arrayed, exhaling dignity, benevolence, and lordship. Beside him sat his almost equally resplendent Vizier, known to all men as the Sheikh el Habibka el Wazir. Between their bearded lips were the mouth-pieces of their long-stemmed _narghilehs_, from which they inhaled deep draughts of soothing smoke. A man came running, halted, and p…