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The Brethren

CHAPTER Seven: The Banner of Saladin
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So, I charge you, let nothing--I say nothing--turn you aside from seeking him.
"Afterwards act as God shall guide you.

If they still live, kill that traitor Nicholas and Hugh Lozelle, but, save in open war, spare the Emir Hassan, who did but do his duty as an Eastern reads it, and shown some mercy, for he could have slain or burnt us all.

This riddle has been hard for me; yet now, in my dying hour, I seem to see its answer.

I think that Saladin did not dream in vain.

Keep brave hearts, for I think also that at Masyaf you will find friends, and that things will yet go well, and our sorrows bear good fruit.
"What is that you said?
She left you my father's sword, Wulf?
Then wield it bravely, winning honour for our name.


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