18 the courtyard’s back wall is a solitary sword, its presence both ominous and commanding. ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm is seen pacing the courtyard. The Ḥājib enters saying: A man at the gates insists on meeting ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm. He was barred entry, yet he claims kinship as your cousin. ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm, with a mixture of curiosity and authority: Allow him entry ... Let him come forth. ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm’s cousin enters, his expression grave, and greets: “Good evening.” ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm, with a welcoming tone: “Good evening, cousin. What brings you here with such urgency?” ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm’s cousin, visibly troubled,
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