“I am so glad that Your Royal Highness is pleased.” the Sheik answered. “Our men were all very honoured to perform in front of you, and I am glad there were no casualties as they can sometimes occur when they become overexcited.”
“I could not bear to think of any casualties to your marvellous horses,” Vanda remarked. “I am only hoping that I shall not have to say goodbye to too many of them when I return home.”
She paused for a moment before she added beguilingly,
“I want to remember that this was the happiest time of my life whenever I see an Arab horse.”
The Sheik smiled.
“That is what I hope you will always do and my present which I shall give to you will be a white stallion just for you.”
Vanda clasped her hands together.
“Your Highness is too kind. How can I thank you for such
