Desert SonChapter 15
The Great King of Persia Major was an affable fellow of middling years. His great black beard was divided into two points which each curled like a comma to the outside of his chest, and bound in a brass napkin holder a few inches up. He had a huge scimitar on his wide belly band, more of a badge of office than a weapon he used much, but he probably could use it to some degree of efficacy. He welcomed the core family of John, Tuk, Zithrusa, Vedeya, Saka and Talus. Sukuli hadn't been permitted...