5/9 No matter, I will be avenged before the day is out.' The tidings of the mystery ran through the village, and every able-bodied person came to view it, and express opinions. He is called Barud; he was the finest in our village. He used to guard the dwelling of Sheykh Ali till he transferred his pleasure to the house of Sheykh Selim. It was a sin to kill him,' was the general verdict. And Amin confirmed it, saying: 'Aye, a filthy sin. |