Olivia is a daughter of the king of Ophir. She was sold by her father to a Shemite chief, because she would not marry a prince of Koth. Later, her new master, who did not misuse her, gave her away to Shah Amurath. Doing so, he wished to buy the good will of Shah Amurath, the ruler of Akif. However, during a feast given after Shah Amurath's victory against the Kozaki rebels near the banks of the river Ilbars, she stole a horse and escaped the city. As soon as Shah Amurath sees his concubine is missing, he rides out with his horsemen to catch her.

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