men broke into the room which they had just quitted a dozen more
rounded the corner in the street below and came running to a spot
beneath the girl's window.





Chapter 8

The Fight in the Desert




As the three squatted upon the roof above the quarters of the
Ouled-Nails they heard the angry cursing of the Arabs in the room
beneath. Abdul translated from time to time to Tarzan.

"They are berating those in the street below now," said Abdul, "for
permitting us to escape so easily. Those in the street say that we
did not come that way--that we are still within the building, and
that those above, being too cowardly to attack us, are attempting
to deceive them into believing that we have escaped. In a moment
they will have fighting of their own to attend to if they continue
their brawling."

Presently those in the building gave up the search, and returned to
the cafe. A few remained in the street below, smoking and talking.