He glanceddown in time to see the Egyptian guards who had escorted the lastdelivery of grain run back into the warehouse. If those are the aggagiers of Osman Atalan, they will haveus in sight by dawn tomorrow. And I weep with joy. By this time it was slimy withgreen algae and had taken on the taste of the crudely tanned leather,but Penrod drank it with relish.
I can give you my own estimate of their dispositions, ifyou consider that might be of use, General. Allpraise to you, invincible Emir. The men sleep with their weapons besidethem. They came no closer to the village of Akasha than five miles beforethey were attacked by elements of the Camel Corps, and driven off withthe loss of two good men.
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