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Princess Maritza

Princess Maritza

Brebner, Percy James

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ISBN10: 1153678969
ISBN13: 9781153678964
Publisher: General Books
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.43 Width: 9.01 Depth: 5.98
Language: English
Excerpt: ...gradually narrowed as they went, and the mountain-sides grew more precipitous, shutting them in like great walls on either side. Little foothold was there for a lurking enemy, and there were no deep gorges where an ambuscade might hide. To defend this part of the pass in the old days must have meant a hand-to-hand struggle in the narrow way. Ellerey noted this as he went. His life in Sturatzberg had made him observant. Presently the leading horseman stopped. It is difficult work for horses from here, said one of the brigands. They can be fetched afterward to the place the chief directs. You, Stefan and Anton, will stay with them, said Ellerey. I will send Grigosie back with orders presently. Take orders from none but Grigosie. Stefan saluted and gathered the bridles together, smiling to see that Anton was not pleased at being left behind He looked at his youthful comrade, who took no notice of him, and obeyed with an ill grace. Why should he leave us? he asked, when the others had gone, climbing the slope in front of them. Why not? asked Stefan laconically. It is the business of servants and lackeys to mind horses. But we have neither. At least we are given no honorable service. For my part, I do as I am told, said Stefan, and you'll be wise to do the same. That young comrade of yours is capable of looking after himself. Anton looked at the soldier curiously for a moment, but Stefan's thoughts were always difficult to read. His face never showed a sign of any meaning beyond the words he uttered. Following the three brigands, the others climbed up the slope of the landslip which had filled up the pass. It was uneven ground, and they were soon hidden from their companions with the horses. Descending presently into a ravine, the brigands stopped. As a careful Captain, you will appreciate the caution of our chief, said the spokesman, turning to Ellerey. We were ordered to bring you no farther than this. He will come to you...

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