For eight hours the broad brow of the Sheik of the Imperial Chibouk wa… — The Devil's Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary — Ambrose Bierce

For eight hours the broad brow of the Sheik of the Imperial Chibouk was corrugated with evidences of deep thought: he was calculating the chances of war. Then, "Sons of angels," he said, "the die is cast! I shall suggest to the Ulema of the Imperial Ear that he advise inaction. In the name of Allah, the council is adjourned."

Place: ¶1685
License: Public domain · Source
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