The Rajah's Fortress — page 138: what you’re looking at

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THE RAJAH’S FORTRESS. 129 The Chinaman made frequent excursions to the water’s edge, but the day passed off without alarm, and at sunset they prepared to resume the journey. Topee now redoubled his caution, and would not allow the faintest noise to be made; and when the second night was nearly over he hid his party se- curely in a grove of palm trees, where they spent the day in a very wearisome manner. There was nothing to do but talk and smoke, for no one could sleep much with the oppressive feeling of unknown danger that was hanging over them. Guy watched the Chinaman with a sharp eye, but was satisfied that the fellow meant no treachery, and was acting in perfect good faith. The third night was a severe trial to all. The channel of the creek had become narrow, and they frequently grounded on sand bars and ledges of rock which compelled them to get out and wade. They pressed on with untiring vigor, however, and actually made more progress than on the two previous nights, for when the first signs of dawn were seen, Topee steered the canoe toa little island that lay midway between the two jungle-grown banks, and from its sandy ridge pointed out to Guy a, forest of mountain peaks that lay off to the west. ‘We no travel more on creek now,” he said. «See much big mountain. There where Pandy allee time lives.” Guy looked with deep interest at the great purple ridge that towered far above the surrounding (CO 7 1OOO SS co