The Emir and the Arcduke May Go to the Devil.

Grand vizier Ibrahim was furious at the loss of 31 heads when there should have been 32. Officials had lost positions and their own heads over more trivial matters. But ibrahim, vain though he was, was shrewd and wished no slightest shadow come between him and his sovereign. So this is my command, whoever fights or flees lives or dies. This man must not live. When you bring me his head, your reward shall be thrice its weight in gold. The sinister vulture winged figure went silently from the chamber into the night. It was solomon's scimitar tip, the most noted slayer of a nation of slayers,. Soon you will proceed the hosts