Hawk of the Hills

"Hawk of the Hills" is a short story featuring El Borak, a fictional character created by Robert E. Howard who features in his other famous works too. It is about a British diplomat, Geoffrey Willoughby, who tries to negotiate a dispute between warring tribes in Afghanistan. Willoughby becomes entangled in the tribal rivalry when his diplomacy fails and is saved through the protagonist's bravery and sharp mind. It all comes down to a duel between El Borak and the enemy chieftain.