brings the meat to the eagle’s beak. Having picked up the smell, the golden eagle pecks ravenously at the meat and swallows it instantly. DAI SETSEN: That’s good! Your hunger and hardships are now behind you. In a week, you and I will go hunting. From now on, you will find food yourself and keep yourself fed. And if luck would have it, then you will not leave us without prey too, will you? The golden eagle screeches again, greedily pecking and swallowing the meat from Dai Setsen’s hands. At this time, the neighing of Dai Setsen’s grey stallion can be heard coming from outside. DAI SETSEN: It seems that someone has come to us. Borte, go and find out who it is. SATIN: The grey stallion only neighs if people have come on horses. Listen, if a woman like me comes out to meet these strangers, then they’ll think all the men have gone hunting. Let me go, I’ll find out who they are myself. Satin hands the bowl to Dai Setsen and goes outside. She returns almost immediately with confusion and anxiety etched on her face. DAI SETSEN: Who’s out there? SATIN: Well, they rode up on two horses, with one led on reins, I saw an older man and a boy, both of whom have just dismounted. I think I’ve seen the man somewhere before, but I can’t put my finger on where. DAI SETSEN: Since they arrived on two horses, with one being led… It must mean these are quite respectable people who have arrived from afar. They must have had a rough journey, probably stumbling around in the dark woods. Let’s go and help tie their horses. No sooner do they reach the front door than an adult man enters to meet them. Dai Setsen freezes in surprise and disbelief. DAI SETSEN: Oh my god, I don’t believe what I’m seeing?! Are you not Yesugei?! YESUGEI: It has been a long time since we’ve seen each other, but if you recognise me, then thank God! How are you faring, Dai Setsen? They greet each other cordially and hug. Hello, beibishe! (first wife of the family with the Khan) I saw you turned back at the sight of me, and to be honest, I was worried, thinking you did not approve of our arrival. SATIN. Really? Well, there is
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