• Laith Taher 139

Chapter Nineteen

In the same desert where the Prouds lived, lived another
tribe called Banabs, which was known for its strength,
among other things, including its great evilness and
continues aggression. Banabs were bandits who attacked
other tribes and caravans, murdering men and looting
money and women. Their leader, Zachary was famous for
his great strength, and most people in the desert and Widea
Kingdom feared him.
He was very tall strong-bodied man. He had no
facial hair and he had a protruding scar on his left cheek.
Sitting with his men, he said, “People, I have
decided to do something and I shall never rest until I have.”
“What might that be, Zachary?” a man asked.
The strong man replied, “I want to invade the
Prouds, kill as many of their men as I can, capture their
women, and take their properties.”
The men were amazed as the Prouds were known
for their great strength.
A man said, “But the Prouds are the strongest
people in the desert and strongest tribe in Widea. No one
dares to challenge them.”
Arrogantly, Zachary shouted, “Nonsense.” Then, he
added loudly, “I only want to invade them to show