Chapter 21 THE CITY OF THE DEAD

Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie. Squatted in

its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo,

looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other

priests. As Rachel approached they all rose and saluted, but to Nya and

Noie they gave no salute. Only to Nya Eddo said: