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Umballa was not a coward; he was only ruthless and predatory after the

led his spine The

women of his race were chattels, lazy and inert, without fire, , a white fla her, that must be his

method of procedure The skin under her chin was as white as the heart

of ato sweep her into his arms was almost

irresistible

A high priest spoke to Kathlyn

"What does he say?" she asked

"That you ed and repeated her words Here the Council of Three

interposed, warning Kathlyn that she must submit to the law as it read

There was no appeal from it

"Then I shall appeal to the British Raj"

"How?" asked Umballa urbanely

Swiftly she stepped to the front of the platform and extended her arms

It was an appeal She pointed to Uain A low rew

in volume; and a frown of doubt flitted over U restlessly Kathlyn saw this sign and was quick