22 Despite Lailā’s response, ʿAmr ibn Hind’s mother continues to insist that Lailā hand her the plate. Lailā, her dignity affronted, cries out in dismay: “What humiliation! O, Taghlib!” ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm overhears his mother’s outcry. Rage surges through him as he turns to see ʿAmr ibn Hind, who is laughing derisively, jeering, “Your mother is no different from any other servant my mother has.” Seething with anger, ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm strides towards the back of the stage where ʿAmr ibn Hind’s sword hangs. In one swift motion, he draws the sword from the wall. A fierce sword fight erupts between him and ʿAmr ibn Hind, culminating in ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm’s victory as he slays ʿAmr ibn Hind. With resolute finality, ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm
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