hakham

When the recent game is through, Hakam picks up his foot to show a two-inch shrapnel scar.

Hakam's manuvre saved the palace and the dynasty; and the insurrection was converted into a wholesale massacre.

Hakam's easy-going scholar's rule had, however, deprived his son and successor of any chance of real power.

Peace was soon signed between all the parties, and Hakam had leisure to collect his famous library.