The Rajah's Fortress — page 216: what you’re looking at

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THE RAJAH’S FORTRESS. 205 “ You are right,” replied Guy. “ With your brother’s aid we shall succeed, I feel sure.” “Itis hard to believe that Loyd is really alive,” said Terril. ‘ I hoped to avenge his death. In. stead we shall release him from captivity.” ‘¢ And now,” added Carew, impressively, “ we, too, have a tale to unfold. During your absence we have not been idle.” “ What!” exclaimed Guy, excitedly. ‘ The passageway—is it clear?” “Clear as a whistle. Topee and Jung worked like beavers, and soon struck the other side. The rubbish is cleared away, and nothing now hinders our penetrating to the heart of Pandy’s fortress.” “ That is indeed glorious news,” cried Guy. “* How far have you gone in?” “ Not at all,” said Terril. ‘ Topee insisted on waiting.” “« Yep,” put in the Chinaman. ‘ Waitee on daytime. Heap better. Getee light from clacks in roof. Alleedark now. No dare takee lantern.” ‘“ Topee is right,” said Guy. ‘ We had better not venture in until we hear from Loyd to-morrow night. In fact, all depends on him now. We can form no plans at all. This war party will return to-morrow, and if they bring the English prisoner we must take action at once. And now I advise sleep. We have all of to-morrow to rest, and after that—we’ll hardly close our eyes this side of the Sarawong Creek, so sleep while you may.” COLUM 1OOO SS co