few feet up. Apart from its musical running, not a sound was to be
beard. The floor of the gorge was in shadow, but about halfway up
the precipice the sun was shining.

"What do you want me to do?" demanded Maskull. "Everything is now in
your hands, and I have no suggestions to make. Now it's your luck
that must help us."

Maskull continued gazing up a little while longer. "We had better
wait till the afternoon, Leehallfae. I'll probably have to climb to
the top, but it's too hot at present--and besides, I'm tired. I'll
snatch a few hours' sleep. After that, we'll see."

Leehallfae seemed annoyed, but raised no opposition.



Chapter 17

CORPANG

Maskull did not awaken till long after Blodsombre. Leehallfae was
standing by his side, looking down at him. It was doubtful whether
ae had slept at all.

"What time is it?" Maskull asked, rubbing his eyes and sitting up.

"The day is passing," was the vague reply.

Maskull got on to his feet, and gazed up at the cliff. "Now I'm