"Should, he do so, he would not be the just cadi," said Bou-Akas.
They appealed to the cadi against what they called the imposition.
Every parish had a "cadi," who was appointed by the spiritual chief.
With an audible chuckle, the cadi took possession of it all.
The vizier showed to the cadi Abou Amr this passage which scandalised him.
I fell at the feet of the cadi, and besought him for one moment to hear me.
I shrieked at his words, hoping the cadi would hear me, but in vain.
But the cadi must be called to correct the irregularity in the contract of marriage.
The cadi and the Governor of the town also called to pay their respects.
“I would have you lose as little time as possible,” replied the cadi.
