- Laith Taher 163
The king said, “Very well. Let’s do it. Maybe it will
help.”
“Leave the leader of the caravan to me after we
capture him, Father,” the prince said. “Let me torture him,
so that the Prouds would know who we are, and that they
are no match for us.”
He paused then repeated, “Give him to me, Father.”
“He is yours,” said Matthew, causing Harlem’s
smile to grow even wider.
Harlem always made sure that he looked strong and
harsh to others because he wanted to show everyone that he
was tough and not spoiled as people said about him.
Therefore, he wanted to take part in torturing Leader
Addison’s son and humiliating the Prouds.
Commander Samuel said, “My Lord, let me lead the
soldiers who will attack the caravan.”
The commander was still angry from the Prouds, so
he wanted to participate in any thing that could harm them.
The king said, “As you wish.”
Then he looked at Harlem. “Work with Samuel to
carry out this plan.”
Four months after the war between the Prouds and the king,
the Prouds’ Caravan, the Biggest One, set off to the
northern part of Widea. That time, it was led by Adrian and
included many of the Prouds’ men, but not enough to win a
fierce battle. The caravan contained a lot of goods. When it
got far from the land of the Prouds, its members were