Chapter 11 MALABANAN

Terry's pace across the plaza taxed Mercado's shorter legs. He was surprised that Malabanan's move came almost as a relief after the weeks of anxious waiting. Scoffing the Constabulary, they had sought to test the strength of the new government ... "if they make a break-Smash 'em!" He whirled, taut, as they reached his quarters, and the battle-lovi