Before morning light, Si Ma?eddine was in his cousin's house. Hsina had not yet called Victoria, but Lella M'Barka was up and dressed, ready to receive Ma?eddine in the room where she had entertained the Roumia girl last night. Being a near relation, Si Ma?eddine was allowed to see Lella M'Barka unveiled; and even in the pink and gold light of the