"It is a simple matter--just there and back again." "Not so simple, Jimgrim! It is written that in the desert all men are enemies.

What if he should meet a dozen men ?" "The letter will be his pass.

He must take a chance returning." _"Wallahi!_ A letter?
A pass into Jehannum possibly! By Allah, Jimgrim, a man needs more than a letter in these parts.

He needs brains--age--influence--experience.

Nay! If any is to take that letter, let me do it.