Wanted themselves for trying to rescue Danju from his fiery execution, Andreas and Jayko took refuge in the country side at first- but eventually it became clear that they would need to get farther away than that...
Sir Danju, accused by the Church for a so called "crime", has been sentenced to "holy cleansing" (ie, being burned alive). Father Wearglic presides. Open attendance. Snacks not provided. Open minds barred.
Shah Jayko and his bodyguard, Andreas have traveled far to see a new wonder: the first geared clock, invented by the Arab engineer Ibn Khalaf al-Muradi in Islamic Iberia- a water clock that employs both segmental and epicyclic gearing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inventions_in_medieval_Islam#Clocks_with_gears_and_escapements
The illustrious Shah Akashir and his crooked Vizier Darja go to the city baths to meet the travelers they've heard so much about- two mysterious English knights...
