The people with him were all survivors, having fled persecution at the hands of invaders. Some were refugees from Hama who had narrowly escaped with their lives. The old man brought them here to let them personally recount the tragedy that had occurred a month ago.
A few Damascus officials tried to quiet the group, but Haraway, with a disdainful glance, jumped down from his carriage. He shoved them aside with his crutch and proudly climbed back onto the overturned fish cart. With fervent emotion and fluent eloquence, he continued his moving speech to the crowd below:
"The Christians have launched a despicable assault and massacre against us! We cannot sit idly by and await our doom. The most worthless weapon a person can have when war approaches is to do nothing but weep... Contribute your Power for your brethren!
