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The small dhowthat emerged abruptly out of the darkness dead ahead was not muchtaller at the rail than the longboat. Then he looked northwards to the land mass that crouched like a greatrock sphim, dark and inscrutable, upon the horizon. I understood that was your intention and, in alltruth, Colonel, I doubt there will be many tears shed on board theGolden Bough when you depart. Colonel Cornelius Schreuder, at your service,your excellency.

There was asimultaneous release of breath from every person at the table exceptVincent. Soon he knew the Golden Bough as intimately as a lover. The spades, axes andiron bars were stacked under an open lean-to shed. Look at whatthose bloodthirsty heathen do to those who try to yield to them.