one Abdul, who had been recommended to him by the innkeeper as a
trustworthy servant and interpreter.

Here Tarzan purchased a better mount than the one he had selected
at Bouira, and, entering into conversation with the stately Arab
to whom the animal had belonged, learned that the seller was Kadour
ben Saden, sheik of a desert tribe far south of Djelfa. Through
Abdul, Tarzan invited his new acquaintance to dine with him. As
the three were making their way through the crowds of marketers,
camels, donkeys, and horses that filled the market place with a
confusing babel of sounds, Abdul plucked at Tarzan's sleeve.

"Look, master, behind us," and he turned, pointing at a figure
which disappeared behind a camel as Tarzan turned. "He has been
following us about all afternoon," continued Abdul.

"I caught only a glimpse of an Arab in a dark-blue burnoose and
white turban," replied Tarzan. "Is it he you mean?"

"Yes. I suspected him because he seems a stranger here, without
other business than following us, which is not the way of the Arab
who is honest, and also because he keeps the lower part of his face
hidden, only his eyes showing. He must be a bad man, or he would
have honest business of his own to occupy his time."

"He is on the wrong scent then, Abdul," replied Tarzan, "for no one
here can have any grievance against me. This is my first visit to
your country, and none knows me. He will soon discover his error,
and cease to follow us."