17. Arakan Debauchery
I wondered why we required an armed escort, for did not our Cholan king’s reputation send even snakes slithering into …
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16. The Caravan: First Hints
Our servants secreted much coin in their hands in return for carrying letters and news. Unlike the wealthy who wrote …
15. A Child leaves and a Maiden will Return
The days leading to our departure were busy, harried, and filled with confused urgency. A steady queue of tradesmen and …
14. Adult Conspiracy
Overwhelmed with joy by the prospect of a long journey into new lands, the first in my life, I shared …
13. Broken Precious
‘And Kovalan, did he force you too?’ asked Father. I did not wish to blame Kovalan but also could not …
12. Crocodiles and Inconsiderate Rocks
When I returned home, Mother was waiting. ‘So here you are,’ she said. ‘I’ve told you often enough not to …
11. My Friends: Soft and Mean
And so it was, when I ran out to meet Kovalan, Mother continued to call. ‘Kannagi! Where are you? Kannagi!’ I …
10. Father’s fierce Love
I dashed out the door and raced down the carriage track to the impressive iron-gate where Old Watchman, in …
9. Mother, Mistress of the House
‘Kannagi! Stop hiding behind the window and peeping out at the street. What will people think?’ That was Mother calling …
8. Poom-Puhar
We lived in Maruvur District, the seaport side of Poom-Puhar. The city itself lay on the northern banks of the …
