Chapter 57

"My love" Dinka began, "Is there something I cannot do for you? The gods who made it possible have decided that these men in the army volunteer without having to be commanded to follow me to bring back your son's wife from the land of Diadoma. We are well prepared but before we go we have come that you may give us your blessings." Samata who could not hold back her tears stepped forward and in the presence of everyone gave Dinka a kiss on the lips.

"You have made me so proud today, leading out these men for me and attempting to go to war for my sake there is nothing I would ask for more than it. You have my blessings Dinka. I will be here praying for your safe return, my love and my hero" When she was done she stepped back and Dinka turned to face the crowd and when he drew his sword he began to raise it up in the air and to chant. the crowd then joined him and began to chant a solidarity song. When they were gone Samata retired to her chambers and retook her seat, sad.

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