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As , however , there is no direct connection and it is necessary to ride to El-Wasta , which doubles the distance , Mr. Rawlinson , after looking over the railway guide , made the following calculations . `` Chamis left the night before last , '' he said to Pan Tarkowski , `` and in El-Wasta he caught the train from Cairo ; he was therefore in Medinet yesterday . It would take an hour to pack up . Leaving at noon they would have to wait for the night train running along the Nile , and as I do not permit Nell to ride at night , they would leave this morning and will be here immediately after sunset . '' `` Yes , '' said Pan Tarkowski , `` Chamis must rest a little , and though Stas is indeed impulsive , nevertheless , where Nell is concerned you may always depend upon him . Moreover , I sent him a postal card not to ride during the night . '' `` A brave lad , and I trust him , '' answered Mr. Rawlinson .