The Stone Woman
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These words reverberated in his mind as he thought of the consequences of Rujari’s decision to sacrifice the most intelligent adviser in his kingdom. Could anything be done to help Philip? Why shouldn’t he escape to Ifriqiya? It wouldn’t be difficult to organise a vessel that would transport him across the water. Philip, who knew everything, must be aware of what was being planned.
An unexpected sea breeze took Idrisi by surprise. Instinctively, he clutched at his beard to prevent it from swaying, a sensation he disliked intensely, but he had forgotten that the beard had been severely trimmed only a few days ago. As he stood looking out to sea he knew that the eternal war between land and water was not over. Many battles lay ahead and perhaps even Allah was not sure who would win. Would this island still be there a thousand years from now?
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