David hovered ineffectually in the background holding atin mug of warm black tea. They will oh, I am sure they will. The men around the bed waited, but the tension in the crowded room waseven more oppressive than the heat and the odour of fever and disease. Ryder took one on each arm, stooping a little so that they could reach,and led them out through the french windows.
There will be great stores of gold and jewels, al-Noor mused. Behind his master, al-Noor drew his rifle from its boot under his kneeand pointed it to the sky. No white man or woman can remain there longwith any chance of survival. Some were still alive, and Yakub leantover one with his dagger poised.
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