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The Lion of Petra

CHAPTER IV
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We must turn that corner.

If we pass between him and the sea he has us between land and water.
If we journey too far south to avoid him we lose at least a day and tire our camels out.

A forced march now would mean that we must feed the camels corn, and we have none too much of it with us; whereas tomorrow the grazing will be passable, and farther on, where the grazing is poor, we shall need the corn." _"Wallah!_ The man knows." _"Inshalla,_ let there be a fight then!" "Wait!" counseled Ali Baba.

"I know this Jimgrim.

There will be a deception and a ruse, but no fight.


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