# Tallal — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> Tallal in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0092-lxxxii

## Who they are

A sheikh of the Beni Sakhr tribe, a fierce fighter.

## In the story

### [CX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cx)

Arrives at a gallop and advances carelessly toward the Turkish station, nearly getting shot.

### [The Failed Bridge at Tell el Shehab](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxi)

Provides guides for the parties that cut the railway line after the failed bridge attempt.

### [CXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxiv)

Takes fire from Allenby's successes and boasts; eager to march on Damascus.

### [CXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxv)

Seconded Lawrence's proposal with fervour and leads the Hauran horse in the rearguard action.

### [CXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxvi)

Leads the attack on Ezraa, causing Abd el Kader to abandon the place.

### [CXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxvii)

Leader of Tafas; becomes frantic upon learning of the Turkish atrocities in his village and is killed during the fighting.

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