The Rajah's Fortress — page 248: what you’re looking at

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THE RAJAH’8 FORTRESS. 235 bowlder was rolled into place asa starter, and then the crevices were filled in with loose stones, big slabs pulled down from the sides of the cliff and- chunks of stone brought from inside the cavern. In a short time all was complete, and a barrier was erected that would defy a small army fora considerable length of time. “ How about the exterior of this place?” asked Guy. “Is it steep and perpendicular on all sides?” ‘“ Allee steep,” replied Topee. “No easy climbee. Maybe mens climb up there,” and he pointed to a part of the rock that faced the en- trance to the cavern. ‘ Hold on a minute,” cried Chauner. “ Here, Jung, climb on my back and then pull yourself up to the top of the wall.” He braced himself against the wall, and mounting his back Jung soon reached the top by means of projecting ledges. He crawled the whole length of the circle and then dropped lightly down upon the turf. ‘‘ It is steep, sahib, on all sides,” he reported to Guy, “except for the place that Topee has shown. There the rock is worn and ragged, and one man can crawl up at a time.” “ Ah, that is good,” said Guy. “ If they come up one at a time it will be no trouble to pick them off with a rifle. Now,” he added triumph- antly, ‘“ we are safe for the present at least. Loyd, if the dacoits discover our little fortress here, will they be likely to make an attack in force or will COLUM 1OOO SS co