26 locals fiercely resisted, undeterred by the warships that lined up in front of the city, firing shells day and night intermittently.” “What happened after that?” someone asked, their voice filled with anticipation. “The British came, claiming they wanted to make peace after killing those who fought in defense of their country,” Sheikh Mubarak replied. “Moreover, they forced the locals to pay money and surrender a number of rifles.” A while later, he turned to me, and said, “Sultan, go back home now. There is a strong north wind tonight.” He then instructed some of his servants to escort me to my grandmother’s house.
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