April 10, 1780
Hassan stood at the end of the dock as he watched the vessel approach. Atop it's mainmast was a standard. On it's face were quarters. In two were three gold lions on a field of red -- the royal crest of England. In the other two was a smattering of flowers, lillies specifically, on a field of blue -- the royal crest of France. The diplomats from Paris had arrived.
Hassan had been assigned to him by the Grand Vizier, with specific instructions from the Sultan himself. Their visit was of the utmost importance, though Hassan was not fully aware of it. He only knew to guide them and ensure they met with the Grand Vizier and furthermore assist them in any capacity he could.
A eunuch, Hassan had served the Ottoman Sultunate his entire life. He was an old man now which was likely why he was trusted with this important job.
As the boat got ever closer, and finally came to a halt alongside the dock, Hassan greeted them in his best impression of the French language. It was a bit clumsy, but acceptable.
He was to take them immedietely to the Grand Vizier, as soon as they had settled.
Hassan stood at the end of the dock as he watched the vessel approach. Atop it's mainmast was a standard. On it's face were quarters. In two were three gold lions on a field of red -- the royal crest of England. In the other two was a smattering of flowers, lillies specifically, on a field of blue -- the royal crest of France. The diplomats from Paris had arrived.
Hassan had been assigned to him by the Grand Vizier, with specific instructions from the Sultan himself. Their visit was of the utmost importance, though Hassan was not fully aware of it. He only knew to guide them and ensure they met with the Grand Vizier and furthermore assist them in any capacity he could.
A eunuch, Hassan had served the Ottoman Sultunate his entire life. He was an old man now which was likely why he was trusted with this important job.
As the boat got ever closer, and finally came to a halt alongside the dock, Hassan greeted them in his best impression of the French language. It was a bit clumsy, but acceptable.
He was to take them immedietely to the Grand Vizier, as soon as they had settled.