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The Ancient Allan

CHAPTER V
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"The lioness, which was wounded, leapt upon the prince, choosing him although he was behind us all.

Then this dwarf leapt upon the lioness, being behind the prince and nearest to him, and drove his spear through her shoulders to her heart.
So we brought the first lion as the King commanded us, since we could carry no more." The face of the King grew red with rage.
"Seven of my people and one black dwarf!" he exclaimed.

"Yet the lioness kills my cousin and the dwarf kills the lioness.

Such is the tale that will go to Egypt concerning the hunters of the King of the world.

Seize those men, Guards, and let them be fed to the wild beasts in the palace dens." At once the unfortunates were seized and led away.


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