The Sultan's Eyes

Authors: Kelly Gardiner

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“‘Who are you?’ he demanded. ‘I’ve seen you — you tried to follow me just the other day.’ Al-Qasim drew his weapon, too, and held it steady.
‘Ask your friends,’ said Brother Andreas. ‘I’m sure they remember me.’ ‘He’s an Inquisitor from Venice,’ I said, not taking my eyes from Brother Andreas’s face. ‘One of the men who forced us to leave.’ ‘That’s not true, Mistress Hawkins,’ said Brother Andreas. ‘We would have been happy for you to stay. Fra Clement, in particular, looks forward to your retur...n.’ ‘I’m sure he does,’ I said. ‘But, sadly, he’ll be disappointed.’ ‘I think not. Thanks to your silly friend.’ He pointed at Willem, who stood beside me, dagger in hand. ‘My men have been watching you for months. But it seems I have arrived just in time. Now I have the perfect excuse to report you to the Divan and have you deported straight back to Venice, in chains if need be.’ ‘That will never happen,’ I said. ‘I am the Sultan’s Eyes.’ ‘But what if the Sultan blinks?’ ‘A pretty metaphor, but unlikely.’ ‘Paul.’ Willem stared at his friend, his face pale.MoreLess Read More Read Less