220 LIFE WITH THE HAMRAN ARABS. 



named Tentah, a station between Cairo and Alexandria, 

 where the slave trade goes on quietly. A great fair is 

 held there annually about August, lasting thirty days, 

 and during this time fifty or sixty slaves may be 

 waiting for sale in a single house ; at least, so our in- 

 formant says, but with what truth there is much reason 

 for doubt. 



