A TUNISIAN SIIEIK 



cap'n or jedofe in most country districts in our part of 

 the world, though miHtary distinction is not colloquially 

 conferred on account of the number of chimneys a man's 

 house may have, as it is said to be south of Mason and 

 JJixon's line; there are few chimneys. The sheik before 

 us boasts no such architectural luxuries. But though he 

 may live in a hut of rushes and his women may do the 

 cooking alfresco^ rain or shine, he is wont to own a good 

 horse. And he is a proud fellow, this penniless sheik; 

 proud of his religion, proud of his nationality, proud of his 

 lineage — almost as proud as he is of tlie lineage of his high- 



