Chapter 4, Safari Summary

Shabanu and Dadi are preparing to leave for Sibi. Shabanu and Phulan have washed and groomed the camels to look their best, using dye and henna. The camels are decked out in bangles and tassels. The camels carry items to sell as well as provisions for the ten-day trip. Shabanu leaves instructions for Phulan to take care of Mithoo. Auntie gives Shabanu her own chadr. Even though Shabanu would rather not have it, she sees her mother and father and how they want her to grow into a lady. She thanks Auntie for the chadr. Dadi lifts Shabanu up onto Guluband's back and they start the journey. They don't speak very much. Shabanu sings to Guluband to make him dance, and Dadi even joins in.

At the end of the first day, they reach Derawar Fort where they make camp for...