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Stefan Härtel
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Eddie's best friend
Jul 1999 time: 06:21
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The mist of morning lay over the colorful gardens of the Sultan's palace. The sky was blue and the soft light of the first sunrays promised to make this a warm and good day, like those before. Slowly, the Sultan stepped on his balcony. Some deer were already grazing in the hunting lodge, just over the wall.
"Today is a good day for hunting" the sultan remarked to his servant.
"That may be so, your highness, but may I remind you of the difficult matters in the south and west of your empire? They need your foremost attention."
The sultan sighed.
"If only everybody was as honest, as you, Mustapha."
The sultan went back inside. Had the situation been so tense? He could hardly believe it. Karim, his closest friend and governor of Punjab and Sindh was already awaiting him.
"What news do you have, Karim?" the Sultan asked.
"Your orders are obeyed throughout the land. Troops have been withdrawn from the border to join your armies at Somnath. However..."
"What is it? You look sad, my friend."
"The Shah, your friend, is ill. Reportedly, he is lying in his bed at Urgendj. A substitute has been appointed for the time being, and you know..."
The Sultan raised his hand.
"You must not say more, my friend. As you know, in Hindustan, walls have ears. But a private notice will go out to Khwarizm regarding those things of your concern. What else, my friend?"
"Well, there isn't much more to say, I was actually visiting Delhi on vacation."
"Of course, my friend, please, enjoy your stay."
A messenger suddenly bursted in.
"I bring news from Somnath, and your general, Ibrahim!"
"Let me hear them."
"The siege of Somnath is drawing to an end. It will take perhaps only a couple of months and Delhi will have a harbor!"
"Those are good news, my friend. How many men have you lost in this action?"
"But few of any sort and none of name."
"A victory is twice itselfwhen the achiever brings home full numbers. Go now, my friend."
"As you wish, your highness."
(Well, now I'm entirely losing my creativity, the last conversation was almost entirely stolen... can anyone guess where from?)
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Marko
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Tartu, Estonia
Sep 1999 time: 05:21
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Muslims are as peaceful as ever..
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Civfan
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Toronto, Canada
Sep 1999 time: 05:21
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hmm
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