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Taita, Tanus and Memnon led many hunting expeditions from Qebui. On one expedition a sudden storm broke out, replete with torrential hail. The rain came down faster than it could be absorbed and resulted in an impromptu river flood that swept away everything in its path. Many men, including Taita, were washed away and tumbled down the mountain. Taita lost consciousness and later awoke to Memnon's voice. Tanus reported that all their men, their horses, and food stores had been lost. Taita had been the only one they were able to save. At dawn they began their descent of the mountain. The way down was mired by rubble and the trek was difficult. Among the litter Taita found his medicine chest. He was pleased to find it and strapped it to his back with the harness of a fallen horse. The...