Summary

Aziz and the rest of the group lined up in formation for their final inspection. Commander Sabir, with his mangled lower lip, told Mortaza he would soon have the revenge for the pain Gazan had brought to his family. He pointed out Qiam and Tawas, who had been found destitute by Taqir, and said those two now had a family. Commander Sabir spoke of each of the recruits in turn telling the whole group that Aziz’s brother, Ali, was a legless cripple because of Gazan. He privately told Aziz that Ali was fine and that Taqbir had recently visited him.

The recruits were assigned to one of two squads. Aziz was assigned to the Tomahawk group. Commander Sabir announced he was the leader of the Tomahawks while Bator would lead the Comanches. The recruits were then given their gear and shown to...