“Perhaps you should extinguish your lantern, Gimpel. Then we’ll have the element of surprise,” Shoshanah suggested

Then, another letter arrived. This time, it was not Chaim nor his wife, Tamar, who found it first

“Why have you come?” the figure asked in a hushed voice, clutching the bundle tightly

“Master, do you trust me?” Shimon stared hard into Ali’s eyes

“Now I’m less of a fool. I suspect foul play. Maybe you’re working with Achmed, luring me out into the open to kill me and take my carpets”

“And why are you sharing this with me? Why don’t you tell my master?”

"We cannot host criminals in our home. Until you change your evil ways, you are no longer welcome here”

“I didn’t know you were a philosopher, child. Very impressive speaking skills. But I won’t listen to you"

“I have important news to share with you. It’s a matter of life and death!”