“Why do you call me that? I have fought in the army of Egypt.”
“Perhaps so. But did you not stir up this riot and are now afraid——”
“I am not afraid; but is it policy to risk so much?”
“Risk all—if by that means you save your honor.”
“But the people have no chance against the soldiers.”
“All the more reason why you should not desert them.”
“See what it means to me—loss of property, perhaps life.”
“Do as you like, most excellent Shula, but I am going to fight.”
“It is madness!”
“Give me my rifle and my sword.”