We peered over the walls of the battlements of the secluded desert fortress only to be faced with hundreds of Touareg warriors, some dressed in their traditonal dark blue robes, all mounted on camels and looking rather annoyed. Amongst them was the father of the girl whom I had met several nights before in the town of Adrar, and I must say I thought he looked particularly miffed. One should learn to keep ones daughters locked away.
The Colonel
