(eng) L. Sprague de Camp - Historical novels by The Arrows of Hercules

Author:The Arrows of Hercules [Hercules, The Arrows of]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

When he had finished, Evnos was almost to the top. The Karian pulled himself up hand over hand for the remaining distance. There was quiet for a moment, then the sound of the rope's being paid out rapidly through one of the embrasures.

"Master Zopyros!" came a small voice. "Are you there? I am afraid! I'm being banged against the rocks!"

As Ahiram came down with a rush, Zopyros caught him. The boy had been tied in an elaborate harness, made out of the end of the rope.

Zopyros was still untying the lad when there was a whistle from above. Then came a scurry of feet going down the stair on the other side. The sound of horses' hooves and chariot wheels started up sharply and then diminished. At the same time, the sound of running steps on top of the wall approached. There was a jingle of warlike gear and a sentry's cry:

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