Chapter 113
July – 3,390 BC
Earth: desert outside Assur
JAMIN
For several days he reconnoitered the desert, searching for tracks left by the People of the Desert. On the fourth day, he went to "the spot." To his disbelief, he found fresh goat-tracks. He took it as a sign that, maybe, he might be able to reach an accord?
He followed the tracks inland to a place where a hill obscured the Halifian's tents. First he buried his obsidian blade beneath a rock, and then tucked his spear into a ditch so it wouldn't be noticed. He adjusted his cape to make sure the leaf-shaped bone pin was visible, tucked his flint utility knife into his kilt, and then hoisted the pack onto his back.
He climbed the hill's crest and stood there until he was noticed. Within seconds, a dozen men swarmed the hill
