Basrah, 60 AH
“Who is this?” asked Ubaydullah, peering at the young man before him.
“He claims he’s a messenger from Husayn,” said Mundhir ibn al-Jarud. “I thought perhaps the governor was putting us to some test.”
How bold, thought Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad. Husayn was bold enough to send his messengers to Basra and try to stir up the people.