Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ... his return to consciousness if we would aid Martiesen. We must seek the adon at Manhotef." "I so believe," assented Panas, "and will at once set about summoning whatever force we have at the villa. The start shall be made at the earliest moment." "No, Panas, in that way you will not be successful. Should you go with armed men to Manhotef, you would find only the ruins. Those who have lived there have discovered, in their years of wandering among the broken tombs and temples, many places in which they may disappear when danger threatens. Without the aid of more slaves than the Pharaoh himself commands, you would not discover the adon in months." "Alone, then, or with but one companion, I will go among them in search of my master." "And become a prisoner with him, thus adding to the amount of ransom that will be demanded." "But have you not said that we must move quickly if we would aid him? We cannot sit here in idleness and await the turn of events. Martiesen would not do so, were I in need of his aid." "I will go to Manhotef, and Serah with me," replied Masarah. Panas leaped to his feet. "Impossible, Masarah! It is most dangerous, and I cannot permit it. Besides, what can two women do among wretches like those who infest the ruins?" The woman smiled, but made no reply. "Serah," he said, turning to the girl, "surely you must realize the danger of this. Join me in dissuading your mother from her purpose. Do you think that I, who am able to cope with a score of these rascals, will suffer helpless women to take up the risk that lies in such an enterprise?" "Nay, Panas, have no fears," said Serah, aproaching him and reaching her hand up to his sturdy shoulders. "With my mother, disguised as a worker of magic, I have three times visited...