Penny Dreadfuls, 1900 · page 227 of 336
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214 THE RAJAH’S FORTRESS. to watch the entrance. Topee and Chauner were to accompany Guy. Topee picked up the lamp and shouldered the wood. Chauner took the helmet full of lead. Those who were to remain clasped Guy’s hand in silence. It was no time for words. Headed by the Chinaman they entered the cavern in single file, and the gleam of the lantern dwin- dled and faded until lost to the view of those without. COLUM 1OOO S (C@