"By no means," replied Maimoune. "I have no idea of being under any obligation to an accursed（讨厌的） genius like you. I refer the matter to an umpire（裁判员）, and shall expect you to submit to his verdict." 

 

Danhasch readily agreed, and on Maimoune striking the floor with her foot it opened, and a hideous¹（可怕的）, hump-backed, lame², squinting³ genius, with six horns on his head, hands like claws, emerged. As soon as he beheld⁴ Maimoune he threw himself at her feet and asked her commands. 

 

"Rise, Caschcasch," said she. "I summoned you to judge between me and Danhasch. Glance at th