I have their names here." He tapped the papers. "There
are ways to make them tell. Now, speak, effendi, and tell me what I shall
do to Harrik."
"Wouldst thou proclaim to Egypt, to the Sultan, to the world that the
army is disloyal? If these guilty men are seized, can the army be
trusted? Will it not break away in fear? Yonder Nubians are not enough--a
handful lost in the melee. Prove the guilt of him who perverted the army
and sought to destroy thee. Punish him."
"How shall there be proof save through those whom he has perverted? There
is no writing."
"There is proof," answered David calmly.
"Where shall I find it?" Kaid laughed contemptuously.
"I have the proof," answered David gravely. "Against Harrik?"
"Against Prince Harrik Pasha."
"Thou--what dost thou know?"
"A woman of the Prince heard him give instructions for thy disposal,
Effendina, when the Citadel should turns its guns upon Cairo and the
Palace. She was once of thy harem. Thou didst give her in marriage, and
she came to the harem of Prince Harrik at last.
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