Since the Khedive had been saved from the mobs ofrebellion by the British Army and the fleet of the Royal Navy inAlexandria harbour, Egypt had become, in all but name, a Britishprotectorate. Theyare sailing southwards in a flotilla of steamers along the river torescue our enemy from my vengeance. Now they will be here within days. This was called the Okura, aterm still applied to the Imperial treasury, and there were thusthree stores, Okura, Uchi-kura, and Imi-kura.
The man's knees were drawn up to his chestand Yakub had covered his head with his turban to make it appear thathe had fallen asleep at his post. Heand his minions rejoice in their heathen hearts. Rebecca nodded, and Nazeera went on, Thereis one other thing more important than all else. His knees went weak with relief.
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