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132A EXT. ROCKY BASIN - NIGHT 132A
Chani leaps lightly down the rocky slope to rejoin the
others. Paul slides down behind her, less gracefully.
Stilgar points at the maula pistol in Paul’s sash. Beckons
for it. Paul glances at Jessica. She nods. He gives it up.
STILGAR
You will have your own maula
pistol, when you’ve earned it.
Stilgar tosses the gun to Jamis, who holsters it furiously.
STILGAR (CONT'D)
Chani. Take charge of the
newcomers. See that they are safe
on the journey.
The girl nods. Paul’s eyes go to her. Her name is Chani!
JAMIS
(roaring)
I will not have them!
STILGAR
Jamis! I have spoken. Be still.
JAMIS
No. You talk like a leader. But the
strongest leads! She bested you. I
challenge her! I invoke the amtal!
A murmur of shock and excitement among the Fremen.
STILGAR
You may not challenge a Sayyadina.
JAMIS
Then who will fight in her name?
STILGAR
Jamis. Don’t do this. The night is
fading.
JAMIS
Then Al-lat, the Sun, will witness
this death. Where is her champion?
All eyes turn to Paul. He finds himself stepping forward.
Jamis snarls in satisfaction. This is what he wanted. He
begins to strip off his stillsuit.
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