? ? ? ? As they came nearer I heard the voices of Thurid and the Father of Therns raised in argument.
? ? ? ? "I tell you, Thern," the black dator was saying, "that I wish only vengeance upon John Carter, Prince of Helium. I am leading you into no trap. What could I gain by betraying you to those who have ruined my nation and my house?"
? ? ? ? "Let us stop here a moment that I may hear your plans," replied the hekkador, "and then we may proceed with a better understanding of our duties and obligations."
? ? ? ? To the rowers he issued the command that brought their boat in toward the bank not a dozen paces beyond the spot where I lay.
? ? ? ? Had they pulled in below me they must surely have seen me against the faint glow of light ahead, but from where they finally came to rest I was as secure from detection as though miles separated us.
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