“he continued, “and about ten days later, with about eighty of my men and about forty camels dead, we finally reached the mountains. Some of the men had been killed, just for their water bottles. I would not like to have to do that march again.” “We were a little further east of the Geldem-Ahmiz pass but berries and a few rabbits kept us alive until we reached the Ahmiz Fort.” I interrupted him. “Were all alright there? Have they heard of Korim?” “Ahh yes. They had not been attacked ...and yes, they have heard of Qureem, as he is properly called. Tradesmen from Ulan have occasionally come knocking on their doors and they have told tales of him.” I waited for him to speak. “The usual. A troublemaker.” “Go on.” “Well we could not wait so we ate and rested for a few hours and then left in the night. The camels had looked awful when we arrived and they looked little better now, but with plenty of water inside them, their step became steady and as we move east, north of the mountains, we were able to graze them peacefully enough at night.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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