7/34 "We need fear no more trouble with them. It was a sharp fight while it lasted, Bathalda." These were the first words they had spoken, beyond a momentary consultation, now and then, as to the best mode of surmounting difficulties. "Never did I see such strength and skill. It was like a mountain tiger attacked by jackals." "You did your share, too, Bathalda. Your spear rid me of several of them." "I did what I could, my lord; but that was little enough. |