THE KING MAKER by J.R.A

Author:J.R.A. [J.R.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2011-04-26T23:21:02+00:00

Chapter XIV. THE BRONZE MAN PLANS

DOC Savage planted the big plane in the clearing without great difficulty. Use of the landing lights on the wingtips simplified the descent. Wheel brakes brought the bus to a stop. He loosened one brake, gunned the motors on that side, and turned the ship, so that it was ready for a quick take-off, should an emergency arise. He did not switch the engines off, but left them idling.

Gripping the tiny supermachine guns charged with mercy bullets, the party dropped out of the cabin.

Men approached. They came in squads, walking with military precision, automatic rifles ready in front of their chests.

Johnny dashed the beam of a flashlight over them, augmenting the glow of electric lanterns which marked the landing field.

The rebel soldiers wore olive-green uniforms. The regalia was sprightly, and showed the liking of these Balkan peoples for ornate attire. Even the privates wore snappy Sam Browne belts. The officers carried swords.

On the sleeve of every soldier—the right sleeve just above the elbow—was sewed a circular piece of red cloth. Obviously these red balls were the insignia of the revolutionists.

"That’s funny," Renny rumbled.

"I see nothing conducive to joviality," Johnny retorted.

"Remember the little red balls them fellers on the black ocean speedboat in New York carried?" Renny countered. "And I believe you said when you grabbed Muta on the Seaward one of them red balls fell out of his pocket."

"True." Johnny fingered his monocle magnifier. "Hm-m-m!"

"Well, these soldiers are wearin’ red balls on their sleeves. I was just wonderin’, that’s all."

The squads of soldiers came to a stop, at the Calbian command, of

" Otriti!"

"Cine este acolo!"

called an officer. "Who is there?"

"

Doc Savage," Doc replied.

"

Comandantul sef, Conte Cozonac is awaiting you," the officer replied gravely.

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