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Now the range was longer and most of the Hottentotinfantrymen jumped to their feet and took up the pursuit. In his handthe blade of the stiletto sparkled like a sliver of crystal, pretty asa maiden's bauble. Some enemy vessels were firing wildly, blazing away without making anyattempt to lay their aim on the frigate. He listened for a minute, but the rhythm of the old \woman's breathing was regular and unbroken.

We must talk again, Stadige Jan, she said huskily. The ship's rush slowed and the rustle of the bow wave dwindledas they went in under fighting canvas. ound the swordsmen asthough they watched a cockfight, their faces alight with the prospectof seeing blood spurt. You can shave with thatedge.