The Talisman, sammanfattning av Chapter 21

Handling

1. Using the polished shield as a mirror, the Nubian watches the supposed marabout creep toward Richard and stops his dagger attack.
2. Richard kills the attacker with a stool, rebukes his guards, and sucks the Nubian’s wound because he suspects poison.
3. The Nubian offers in writing to identify the banner thief if the Christian leaders pass before him.
4. Richard chooses the next day’s ceremonial salute for the test, despite Neville’s warnings about renewed conflict.
5. The Nubian requests permission to deliver Saladin’s message to Lady Edith Plantagenet, but Richard postpones an answer.
6. Richard orders Neville to supervise the Nubian honorably and bring the hermit of Engaddi for a private meeting.

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Richard answers his guards’ reluctance by treating the wound himself. His action joins royal authority with personal courage and gratitude toward someone the guards scorn.

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