CHAPTER SEVENThe Duke arrived at The Palace at a quarter to eight and learnt from the Equerry in charge that the Sultan had just finished his breakfast and was going into the garden.
“His Highness would never miss a chance of being amongst his flowers,” the Equerry said conversationally.
The Duke smiled.
He remembered only too well the Sultan’s passion for flowers and he had in the past often teased him about it.
They had become friends at one of the numerous Conferences which were always taking place in Europe.
Actually it was held in Istanbul and he had attended as he had been asked by the British Ambassador to go to help as he not only spoke several languages but had made friends with people from many countries during his travels.
“You have been such a help with some of the more d
