- Diantha Ebberly travels with her parents to the edge of the Sahara to meet her longtime betrothed, Herbert Medford, whom she has never seen. She is rescued from a swarm of beggars by an "Arab," then meets him again when she slips out at night in native dress. They fall in love, but Diantha is abducted by Sheik Amud, then returned safely home by the "Arab." The next morning Diantha discovers her fiancé and lover to be one and the same.—AFI
- Diantha Ebberly, an American, is engaged to a young Englishman, Herbert Medford. The betrothal has been arranged by their parents. Two years pass, and Herbert is stationed in the diplomatic corps in Egypt. The marriage date is set, and Diantha and her parents go to Egypt. Despite feeling an aversion to marrying Herbert, she is willing to go along with her parents' wishes. Their train breaks down at the edge of the desert, and Diantha actually welcomes the delay. When she and her parents reach the bazaar, Diantha is captivated by the colorful scenes around her. She becomes separated from her parents, and is set upon by beggars. A tall sheik rescues her, and Diantha is thrilled to meet him. He escorts her through the town and entertains her with his manner and stories. The sheik disappears before Diantha is reunited with her parents. That evening, Diantha tells her parents she no longer wants to marry Herbert. Her mother tries to reason with her, to no avail. Left alone with her thoughts, Diantha thinks about the sheik. The music and warmth of the town affect her, so she decides to steal away for the evening. She puts on Arab dress, slips outside, and watches a dancing girl entertaining the natives. She goes through the city gate, to the desert. Alone, she begins a wild dance. The sheik finds her, and introduces himself as Abdullah. He tells her that he loves her, and Diantha confesses the same. The pair ride on the sheik's horse until they reach an oasis. There, a band of Bedouin outlaws attack them, wounding Abdullah. They capture Diantha and take her to their leader, Amud. Amud offers to cast his wives aside for Diantha. She is locked in a chamber. Meanwhile, Abdullah recovers, and sets out after Diantha. He captures a guard, dons his clothing, and enters the chamber. Amud arrives and Abdullah locks him in the chamber. Abdullah and Diantha escape, and after a long chase across the desert with Diantha safely away from the outlaws, Abdullah departs to be with his followers. The next day, Diantha's mother tells her that Herbert has arrived. When Diantha sees him, she is stunned to see that he is Abdullah. Herbert's work in Egypt had required him to be disguised. Although he had recognized Diantha the day they had met, she had not recognized him. Diantha forgives him for the deception. Herbert again dons his sheik outfit and sets about wooing Diantha.
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