human
They left me bound to a tree during the night, and I succeeded in loosening the cords. Finding a horse ready saddled, I jumped upon it and rode away.
gpt
But how did you know we were here?
human
I had no idea, I replied.
gpt
Seeing the palms from yonder ridge, I came here to rest. Had I not discovered the oasis, I should most likely have perished.
human
You certainly would not have lived many days, he said.
gpt
The nearest well is two hundred miles in any direction, therefore, if you had missed this, the vultures would soon have made a meal off you. But, he continued,
human
I have travelled for three days due north, I said, apparently reflecting.
gpt
If you send your men due south three days' journey, they will come upon a small oasis. This must be passed, and still south again, a three hours' ride, there is a larger oasis on the further side of a high ridge. It is there that Hadj Absalam is taking his ease.
human
Good!