A thin, unsmiling man of 40 strode into the small chamber where Jordan's Parliament was waiting, walked to a huge, satin-covered royal chair topped by a crown, and began reading: "I swear by God Almighty to safeguard the provisions of the constitution and to be loyal to my country and its people." Prince Talal had returned to claim his throne.
Amman, which had been wrapped in dark mourning for Talal's murdered father, King Abdullah, once more came alive. Youngsters ran through the streets shouting, "Welcome, King Talal!" Crowds shouted their congratulations, and Bedouins from the desert fired rifles...
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