French and Oriental Love in a Harem

Such escapades might, I feared, get wind outside, and cause a scandal.

However much allowance I might make for the tempers of my houris in

these demands for a somewhat summary punishment, I could not conceal

from myself that, taking everything into consideration, it was really

necessary for me to punish the offence severely, into whatever

difficulties this adventure might lead me. I promised to give

satisfaction to their legitimate indignation. Then, leaving Hadidjé to

the care of Zouhra and Nazli, I proclaimed that I was going at once to

subject the culprit to an examination, after which I should pronounce

sentence upon her.