not long after , bunches of large , square pillows , some with fringe all around , some with tassels at the four ends , some with no adornment , all silk , satin or brocade and all in rich colors , were arranged on some thick hides on the dusty stone around our tent and we reclined in the cool ( ish ) shade of the tent as the women brought us flat bread , strong cheese , dried , spiced meat , almonds and crisp , fresh , deliciously cold ( if it can be believed ) fruit juice .