Salem
Ali; George yassur. Tell him, Min Ali Tahar wishes him all health
and happiness; that he is a Tibboo, who can command a thousand
spears, and fears no man. Is he liberal? Is his heart large? Gulba
kablr, does he give presents to his people?"
"Very much so indeed," replied Major Denham; "some of his people
think him too generous."
"By the head of my father!" "Raas el Booe!" exclaimed Min Ali, they
are wrong; the sultan of a great people should have a large heart, or
he is unworthy of them. Who will succeed him when he dies?"
"His brother," answered Major Denham. "What is his name?" asked Min
Ali. "Frederick," replied the major.
"Barak Allah!" cried Min Ali; "I hope he will be like George,
matlook (liberal). Salem Ali Frederick! How many wives have
they?"
"No Englishman," replied Major Denham, "has more than one."
"A gieb! a gieb! wonderful! wonderful!" exclaimed Min Ali; why, they
should have a hundred."
"No, no," said Major Denham, "we think that a sin." "Wallah! really!"
(literally, by God!) cried Min Ali; "why, I have four now, and I have
had more than sixty. She, however, whom I like best, always says, one
would be more lawful; she may be right; you say she is. You are a
great people; I see you are a great people, and know every thing. I,
a Tibboo, am little better than a gazelle."
CHAPTER XXII.
