Zabdas

"Hairan's goodwill is worth little these days," Zabdas clipped.

The Boat of a Million Years Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1989

She was not present when Zabdas sought the qadi soon after his conversion; but in view of what was overheard and passed on, and what happened later, eventually she believed she could reconstruct it almost as well as if she had been invisibly listening.

The Boat of a Million Years Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1989

On their heels was a new resident, Zabdas, a dealer in spices from Emesa.

The Boat of a Million Years Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1989

He rested his full weight on her, which Barikai had not, but then Zabdas was much lighter.

The Boat of a Million Years Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1989

As they sat over their dessert, Zabdas excused himself and was gone for a while.

The Boat of a Million Years Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1989

A few Arabian soldiers, rousted out-after Zabdas gained himself ill will by waking the qadi, I gather.

The Boat of a Million Years Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1989

Though he was Christian, Zabdas received him cordially before sending him to find a bed among the other young men who served & nd learned here.

The Boat of a Million Years Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1989

SOMETIMES THE sameness of the days broke, when Zabdas gave Aliyat materials to study and report on.

The Boat of a Million Years Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1989

When she stood briefly unclad, Zabdas 'slave cried: "But my lady is beautiful!"

The Boat of a Million Years Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1989

Zabdas returned and she, having set down her tray, said good night and departed.

The Boat of a Million Years Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1989