midnight
There seemed to be a moment 's hesitation on the bowab 's part , but he was presently assured by something the visitor showed him , and the latter made his way deliberately to the palace doors . As the visitor neared the holy man , who chanted on monotonously , he was suddenly startled to hear between the long-drawn syllables the quick words in Arabic : `` Beware , Saadat ! See , I am Mahommed Hassan , thy servant ! At midnight they surround Kaid 's palace -- Achmet and Higli -- and kill the Prince Pasha . Return , Saadat . Harrik will kill thee . '' David made no sign , but with a swift word to the faithful Mahommed Hassan , passed on , and was presently admitted to the palace .