[The Lion of Petra by Talbot Mundy]@TWC D-Link book
The Lion of Petra

CHAPTER II
5/22

I don't want to put her to indignity, you understand.

Suppose you arrange it for me, eh ?" "Listen, Jimgrim; that woman is a strange one! Men have spoken evil of her, but none can prove it.

I have heard it said she has a devil.

`Trust in God, but tie your camel!' says the Book.* The wisest among wise men would be he who let that woman alone!" -- ---------- * The Moslems attribute all their favorite proverbs to the Koran, whether they are in the book or, as in this case, not.
-- ---------- "I suppose I'll have to get Captain de Crespigny to arrange it for me." _"Tfu!_* There is no need for a man like you to appeal to the governor.

_Taib._ It shall be done.


<<Back  Index  Next>>

D-Link book Top

TWC mobile books