It was still difficult to think clearly because of the pace at which they were still galloping.
Then, sooner than she expected she saw ahead a cluster of black tents and sensed that this must be where the tribe was camped.
It was only when they were a short distance away that the two men on each side of her slowed down a little.
As they drew nearer Vanda could see a crowd of tribesmen congregating, some on horseback, some standing, but they were all looking in her direction.
What had just happened, she thought, must have been skilfully planned, as the horsemen came rushing towards her, waving and shouting with excitement.
She could imagine the plot without being told.
Sheik Shalaan el Hassein had wished deliberately to insult his enemy and he could not have done so more effectively t
