If by someremote chance he succeeded in crippling the mare, the rest of the Bejaaggagiers would be upon them in the next instant, their long bladesbared. There was nopoint in running towards the group of horsemen. The Egyptian line was too flimsy to hold themin check much longer: all along the top of the wall knots of Dervishwere gaining footholds. Hedid not want to give the two interested guards that satisfaction, buthis features contorted and sweat broke out across his forehead.
But whereas many pages are devoted to the story of his adventuresbefore ascending the throne, a few paragraphs suffice for all that issubsequently related of him. Well done indeed, sir. Ryder regarded the tip of his cigar with a frown of annoyance. The chiefs of the Otomo-uji filled the post of generalfrom age to age, and its members guarded the palace gates.
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