The preceding year, Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the crown prince of Qatar, did a most un-Arab thing: he pulled off a palace coup, taking over the government from his father (who was vacationing in Europe at the time).

He could not possibly requite the feud upon the man-slayer; neverthemore could he pursue the warrior with hostile deeds, though he was not beloved by him.

Whatever had happened to her, her behaviour had ripple effects that were still causing upset and grief nearly five years later.

I am reſolued, tis but a thee yeeres faſt: The minde ſhall banquet, though the body pine, Fat paunches haue leane pates: and daynty bits Make rich the ribbes, but banerout quite the wits.