Agba

Agba is a Moroccan slave boy who works in the Sultan's palace as a stable boy. Agba loves his job and is very good at it. Agba loves one of the horses in particular, a mare who is pregnant and ready to give birth. Agba cares for the mare as the mare gives birth to a foal. The foal is named Sham, and Agba immediately loves the foal. Agba's love and dedication to Sham takes him on many journeys and adventures, many which are life threatening and far too dangerous for a young boy.

Agba's character shows up in his dealings with Sham. Agba cares for Sham like a parent cares for a child, showing just how selfless and devoted Agba can be. Many times, Agba puts Sham's needs before his own and worries about Sham more than he worries about his own troubles. For example, when Agba...