H o l a k uʼ s R e t u r n 30 Rukn Al Deen’s ministers exit. Holaku: turning to one of his guards, Did you bring the Mongol lass? The Guard: Yes, my Lord, she is inside. Holaku: addressing Rukn Al Deen, Welcome my dear and have a happy night with your wife! Enters Rukn Al Deen Khorshah to a side of the theatre, while Holaku stays. Mongolian music is played, lights gradually starts to fade. After complete darkness, lights appear again showing Rukn Al Deen sitting inside the tent. Enters one of his followers, called Jowaini, greeting Rukn Al Deen. Rukn Al Deen: Mercy and blessing of Allah be upon you! Come on, Jowaini tell me what the news is! Jowaini: My lord, all the forts gave up and surrendered! All peoples seemed annoyed and displeased with you. My Lord, you are in great danger. Rukn Al Deen: This is the result of Al Tusi’s plotting, who has been seeking only for his personal interests. By him I
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