Track Through the Desert

Track Through The Desert The place is Arabia in the early 1900's. An Arab boy is sent on a mission To find help for his Arab community. Their people are very sick and Face certain death as they have contracted a mysterious disease. The Boy whose name is Jai takes a horse to ride through the desert to an Outpost about 50 miles away. It is controlled by British soldiers who have Been stationed there after a serious uprising staged by the renegade Arabs. They have been looting and killing in many friendly Arab camps. Jai has to Somehow bring back a doctor with medical supplies to help the seriously sick People in Jai's community. The odds seem badly against him. As he progresses Along the desert, he realises he will have a problem if he encounters these Renegade Arabs. He comes to an oasis with a lagoon, water's his horse and Refills his water canteen. He is unaware of the wild life in the area. He hears A loud neigh of his horse which slumps to the ground. As he goes to It's aid he sees a snake hissing at him, it is some kind of a poisonous snake. Jai's picks up a rock and hurls it at the snake and it retreats from him. His horse lies dead on the ground, in no way can he bury it, so he Gathers all he can carry and sets off for the outpost. The sun is at it's peak heat. Even so Jai keeps walking along the hot desert, he has to make it to the Fort or his people will perish. He also feels unwell as he himself was coming Down with the same disease, He travels for hours as night is approaching. His water and food supply is also growing short. He manages to construct a makeshift Tent among some rocks. Suddenly he sees men approaching on horseback. They are The rebel Arabs also looking for a place to sleep. Jai get's a chance to make it Out of the desert. He plans to steal a horse and make off on it. He sneaks around The rocks and grabs a horse, but first he unties the other horses so he could not be Followed, the noise alerts the Arabs and as they come out running. Jai rides away Into the night. By morning he came upon the fort, and is admitted to the commanding Officer. He explained his urgent need for help and he is granted a doctor with millitary Escort back to Jai's encampment. On the next day the Doctor arrives in time to treat ever sick person. Jai is happy and his people throw a banquet in his honour. Jai will never forget his track through the desert.