Without its leader, the column was easily crushed.Without its leader, the column was easily crushed. The men fought bravely but were outmatched by the overwhelming numbers of desert tribesmen. Now Ivy stood tied up in a line of women, formerly English citizens, now pronounced slaves by the leader of the barbarous Barbers. At least he thought that. She was an English woman and would teach him a thing or to. Having given up all hope of ever seeing her husband again, Ivy was overjoyed to hear a bugle playing the cavalry charge. From the east, a horde of riders was descending on the disorganized Barbers. Spread out looting the caravan, they were caught off-guard. The group of riders smashed through the meager resistance at the edge of the caravan and was soon engaged in a ferocious melee. The rescue force consisted of men riding camels with the exception of their leader, who rode a huge white stallion. |