The Architect's Apprentice
“‘Come with me,’ said Olev, folding his arms over his chest.
‘Where are we going?’ said Jahan.
‘Don’t ask,’ said Olev and pulled him by the elbow. ‘A man who’s just come out of prison is a man in need of joy.’ To Jahan’s surprise, Olev led him towards the stables of the favoured horses. Here they kept the best thoroughbreds, each of which wore round its neck a blue amulet against the evil eye. Upon seeing them approach, the Chief White Eunuch’s beloved stallion, Tempest, neighed softly. Noble, majestic, alone. Olev patted the animal, speaking sweet words in his ear.
‘Will somebody tell me what’s going on?’ inquired Jahan nervously.
‘You always wanted to ride this horse, didn’t you? This is our gift to you.’ ‘But Kamil Agha –’ Olev cut short his words with a raise of his hand. ‘Don’t worry, it’s all arranged. He’s not in the palace tonight. He’s out visiting the hamam of sorrows. Don’t ask me where that place may be, I cannot tell.’ ‘But what do you expect me to do with the horse?’ ‘Not...hing,’ Olev responded, giving a wink.MoreLess
‘Where are we going?’ said Jahan.
‘Don’t ask,’ said Olev and pulled him by the elbow. ‘A man who’s just come out of prison is a man in need of joy.’ To Jahan’s surprise, Olev led him towards the stables of the favoured horses. Here they kept the best thoroughbreds, each of which wore round its neck a blue amulet against the evil eye. Upon seeing them approach, the Chief White Eunuch’s beloved stallion, Tempest, neighed softly. Noble, majestic, alone. Olev patted the animal, speaking sweet words in his ear.
‘Will somebody tell me what’s going on?’ inquired Jahan nervously.
‘You always wanted to ride this horse, didn’t you? This is our gift to you.’ ‘But Kamil Agha –’ Olev cut short his words with a raise of his hand. ‘Don’t worry, it’s all arranged. He’s not in the palace tonight. He’s out visiting the hamam of sorrows. Don’t ask me where that place may be, I cannot tell.’ ‘But what do you expect me to do with the horse?’ ‘Not...hing,’ Olev responded, giving a wink.MoreLess
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