A Eunuch as illustrated by Leon Bakst for the Ballet Russe of Sergei Diaghilev with the incomparable Nijinsky as its Star in the early part of the 20th century.Perhaps before the outbreak of the horrific World War I.The Chief Black Eunuch, the third most powerful man in the Empire after Sultan Suleyman and the Grand Vizier.
The Chief Eunuch became Roxelana's confidante and ally. Suleyman was faithful to her but she was concerned about the succession since Mustafa, son of Gulbahar - Rose of Spring was his first born son.
