? ? ? ? Summoning Carthoris, Tars Tarkas, and Xodar, we entered the small flier with Kantos Kan and Zat Arras' officer, and in a moment were stepping to the deck of Zat Arras' flagship.
? ? ? ? As we approached the Jed of Zodanga no sign of greeting or recognition crossed his face; not even to Carthoris did he vouchsafe a friendly word. His attitude was cold, haughty, and uncompromising.
? ? ? ? "Kaor, Zat Arras," I said in greeting, but he did not respond.
? ? ? ? "Why were these prisoners not disarmed?" he asked to Kantos Kan.
? ? ? ? "They are not prisoners, Zat Arras," replied the officer.
? ? ? ? "Two of them are of Helium's noblest family. Tars Tarkas, Jeddak of Thark, is Tardos Mors' best beloved ally. The other is a friend and companion of the Prince of Helium-- that is enough for me to know."
? ? ? ? "It is not enough for me, however," retorted Zat Arras. "More must I hear from those who have taken the pilgrimage than their names. Where have you been, John Carter?"
? ? ? ? "I have just come from the Valley Dor and the Land of the First Born, Zat Arras," I replied.
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