The regimental sergeant major read out thecharges and sentences in a stentorian voice that carried to every oneof the spectators. On the long ride up from Metemma Osmanhad decided that if the choice were offered him he would choosebeheading, rather than the amputation of his hands and feet. Sound the ombeya. The Ashraf stated their case, which was based on their holy blood.
The usual form of ordealwas by thrusting the hand into boiling water. It was heavy and bulky, butRebecca had plaited a rope handle to make it easier to carry. The dappled shadows blurred his outline. He knew that they looked upon green orblue eyes as those of the Devil.
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