And fear not, Goodwin," he went on kindly.

"Not for the Shining One itself would Yolara see harm come to _Larree_ here--nor, because of him, to you.

But I would not stake much on the great white one.

And for him I am sorry, for him I do like well." "Is he to be with us ?" asked Larry eagerly.
"He is to be where we go," replied the dwarf soberly.
Grimly Larry reached down and drew from his uniform his automatic.

He popped a fresh clip into the pocket fold of his girdle.