How after having lain with her ‘Imrán charged his wife to pretend that she had not visited him.

Do not reveal aught of these things, do not breathe a word, lest there come upon me and thee a hundred sorrows.

In the end the effects of this will be made manifest, forasmuch as the signs have (already) appeared, O beloved.”

Forthwith from the direction of the maydán loud cries were (heard) coming from the people, and the air was filled (with noise).

Thereupon the King, in terror, sprang forth bare-footed (from his chamber), saying, “Hark, what are these tumults?

What is the noise and uproar from the direction of the maydán, in fear whereof genie and demon are fleeing in dismay?”

‘Imrán said, “May our King live (long)! The people of Israel are rejoicing on account of thee.

Because of the bounty of the King they are making merry and dancing and clapping their hands.”

He (Pharaoh) said, “Maybe it is this, but it makes me very suspicious and anxious.