Excerpt: ...gradually narrowed as they went, and the mountain-sides grew more precipitous, shutting them in like great walls on either side. Little foothold was there for a lurking enemy, and there were no deep gorges where an ambuscade might hide. To defend this part of the pass in the old days must have meant a hand-to-hand struggle in the narrow way. Ellerey noted this as he went. His life in Sturatzberg had made him observant. Presently the leading horseman stopped. "It is difficult work for horses from here," said one ...
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Excerpt: ...gradually narrowed as they went, and the mountain-sides grew more precipitous, shutting them in like great walls on either side. Little foothold was there for a lurking enemy, and there were no deep gorges where an ambuscade might hide. To defend this part of the pass in the old days must have meant a hand-to-hand struggle in the narrow way. Ellerey noted this as he went. His life in Sturatzberg had made him observant. Presently the leading horseman stopped. "It is difficult work for horses from here," said one of the brigands. "They can be fetched afterward to the place the chief directs." "You, Stefan and Anton, will stay with them," said Ellerey. "I will send Grigosie back with orders presently. Take orders from none but Grigosie." Stefan saluted and gathered the bridles together, smiling to see that Anton was not pleased at being left behind He looked at his youthful comrade, who took no notice of him, and obeyed with an ill grace. "Why should he leave us?" he asked, when the others had gone, climbing the slope in front of them. "Why not?" asked Stefan laconically. "It is the business of servants and lackeys to mind horses." "But we have neither." "At least we are given no honorable service." "For my part, I do as I am told," said Stefan, "and you'll be wise to do the same. That young comrade of yours is capable of looking after himself." Anton looked at the soldier curiously for a moment, but Stefan's thoughts were always difficult to read. His face never showed a sign of any meaning beyond the words he uttered. Following the three brigands, the others climbed up the slope of the landslip which had filled up the pass. It was uneven ground, and they were soon hidden from their companions with the horses. Descending presently into a ravine, the brigands stopped. "As a careful Captain, you will appreciate the caution of our chief," said the spokesman, turning to Ellerey. "We were ordered to bring you no farther than this. He will come to you...
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I read a short story about a mystery to be solved written by Percy Brebner. I was interested in seeing if his other stories were as interesting. This particular story "Princess Maritza" was boring and difficult to follow. Who were the good guys or the bad guys ? and by the end of the story....finally....I was hoping they would all perish from the plague. I may not have finished the story either as I was compelled to locate a couple Excederin for Migraine Headaches. Next time I get curious about an authors other stories I will try to read a sample of it online before I purchase. Other books from Alibris have been delightful but this wasn't one of them.
