The Tradition says that an oasis is neutral territory, because both sides have oases, and so both are vulnerable.”
No one said a word as the old man continued. “But the Tradition also says that we should believe the messages of the desert.
Everything we know was taught to us by the desert.” The old man gave a signal, and everyone stood.
The meeting was over. The hookahs were extinguished, and the guards stood at attention.
The boy made ready to leave, but the old man spoke again:
“Tomorrow, we are going to break the agreement that says that no one at the oasis may carry arms.
Throughout the entire day we will be on the lookout for our enemies. When the sun sets, the men will once again surrender their arms to me.
For every ten dead men among our enemies, you will receive a piece of gold.
“But arms cannot be drawn unless they also go into battle.
Arms are as capricious as the desert, and, if they are not used, the next time they might not function.
If at least one of them hasn’t been used by the end of the day tomorrow, one will be used on you.”
When the boy left the tent, the oasis was illuminated only by the light of the full moon.
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