“The Egyptians have been beaten down cruelly time and again. What reason have they to stand and fight to protect us—a lot of foreign invaders? It makes more sense to run away. You and I shall have to rely upon each other.” She could hardly believe her ears. He had been so reluctant to teach her how to shoot. But these were words used between equals, words of trust—in her judgment, her skill—from a man. Her heart leapt—with pleasure or fear, she wasn’t sure. Perhaps both.
