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It was high as it came in acrossthe river, much too high as it passed overhead. The man in the forefrontswung a broadsword at Ryder's head. The guards saluted herwhen she passed through the gates. ar trumpet carved from a single elephant tusk souk bazaar sitttitle of respect, equivalent to 'my lady' in EnglishSakhawi, al- Generosity', Ryder Courtney's Arab

ther with deities of the Moon, of the stars, of thewinds, of the rain, of fire, of water, of mountains, o As he approached the bull he heard the soft rumbling of its belly -theanimal was sharing its contentm The Arab still had hold of the butt. The elephant reeled back from the shock and agony.