The Savage Sword of Conan #57

Conan decides to accompany Isparana to Zamboula in order to deliver the taslisman known as the Eye of Erlik to its rightful owner, Akter Khan. On the road, they are attacked by the Yogites and saved by the Shanki, a desert people whose princess Derketari has been killed under mysterious circumstances. Conan hands over the talisman to Akter Khan, but the khan tries to kill him and imprisons Isparana. Conan joins forces with the nobleman Balad, who has claims to the throne.