She was there, Devinia discovered, to point out the places of interest in the City as they passed through it.
And to inform her, in case she was upset, that the Sultan was away and did not return until late that night.
Devinia did not make a comment but her heart leapt in case, although it would be a miracle, there was a way of saving herself before he arrived.
She had to admit, although she would not say so aloud, that the City was very attractive in the sunshine
She could see many colourful shops and she had a feeling of satisfaction she could not explain as there also seemed to be very few beggars or badly dressed children.
The horses and dogs, and there were quite a number of them, were obviously well fed and not harshly treated.
The Sultan’s Palace was only a short way outside t
