His face looked ghastly at the thought of losing that strange, half-western wife of his.
He had called Ayisha by her name in front of strangers, out of disrespect.

Jael he would not name, even when confronted by the proof that she had broken trust and lost his precious seal.
"I took another liberty," said Grim.

"I sent word by messenger, who bore a letter sealed with that same seal, to Ibrahim ben Ah.
He will neither raid El-Maan nor return to Petra." "He is defeated ?" asked the Lion, dumbfounded.

"And she--is she a prisoner ?" Grim did not answer either question.
"And I met a man named Yussuf.

You know him ?" _"Naam."_ (Yes).
"He has been lying to Your Honor.