That night Hal, as had become his wont, came up on deck at the end ofthe second dog watch to read the traverse board and speak to thehelmsman. Then he ran down the ladder to the stern cabin, but the table ofcelestial angles was not on its shelf. The subaltern was instantly alarmed. ion of maidens was sent tothem, bearing clay pots of hot water balanced upon their heads for thetwo men to bathe.
The cruel watchers turned against him, yelling for blood,urging on his implacable opponent. They growled and hooted at each thrust andparry, and urged on their favourites. They plunged down the next slope and struggled up the far side. Several times in the forests they saw elephants, small breeding herdsof cows and calves.
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