I pushed the boat quickly into the river while the soldiers started shooting at us. Arrows hit the boat, but with God's help we weren't hurt! At last we got to the other side. Dirty, wet and tired, we ran back home. Your mother and sisters cooked us a wonderul meal that we enjoyed silently. The next morning I learned the name of my guest. It was the great Zengi himsen His army lost the battle the day before and all his soldiers were dead or prisoners. He wanted to hurry back to Mosul to make sure that the town was safe so I gave him new clothes and my best horse. Riding away, he said. I'll never forget your help and will always be a true friend to you and your amily.' What was the horse like, Father?' asked Yusul. All you think about is horses, Yusu,' said Turan Shah. He was the brother of the wind. It's good to give with open hands. Zengi has been our friend since then. I'm Governor of Baalbek and we're safe and comfortable here because of him.'