We drove as fast as the electric speed would carry us along the road I had traversed once before in the company of her who was now my wife--to be, I hoped, for the future my sole wife--and of him who had been ever since our mortal enemy.

Where the carriages could proceed no further we dismounted, and Esmo mustered the party in order.

All were armed with the spear and lightning gun.

Placing Eveena in the centre of a solid square, Esmo directed me to take my place beside her.

I expostulated-- "Clavelta, it is impossible for me to take the place of safety, when others who owe me nothing may be about to risk life on my behalf.
Eveena, as woman and as descendant of the Founder, may well claim their protection.