 These, I presumed,were the dungeons where ancient
jeddaks had confined their enemies.
It was daylight when we approached
Morbus.
I am John Carter, a Prince of Helium and Warlord of
Barsoom, Ireplied. It was then that I began to appreciate themarvelous intelligence
of my mount. As I floated lazily above the deserted city I saw figures moving in
aplaza below me.
Janai was standing close to me, and presently she
grasped my arm.
His harness, his weapons, everything about him
differed from any that Ihad seen on Mars. Then go get the orders, said Lan Sohn
Wen.
Yes, he said, I know; but they might be afraid of
me.
I blinkedmine again, but the warrior did not
vanish.
He paused for amoment, as though in thought. I also
recall that I hoped he wouldsee me and not step on me. As I floated lazily above the
deserted city I saw figures moving in aplaza below me. I am not threatening the
safety of Horz, I replied.
When I exert myself, I can jump to incredible
heights.
If harm befalls me here, I said, youll hear of
Helium if Heliumever learns.
We looked uponthem as inferior creatures. The
citadel was an enormous walled city within the ancient city ofHorz. These, I
presumed,were the dungeons where ancient jeddaks had confined their
enemies.
That was all that he said, but it meant more to me
than volumes spokenby another.
I sought to influence LanSohn Wen, who commands
this utan, to permit you to escape, but in vain.
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