Zorastro : a romance / by Creswick J. Thompson [pseud.].

  • Charles Thompson
Date:
1899
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Credit: Zorastro : a romance / by Creswick J. Thompson [pseud.]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    sharply to the right, and rapidly descended into the beautiful valley of the Ledz. The Castle, perched on the rock above the town, stood silhouetted against the evening sky. The road ran close to the river bank as they drew nearer the town, and they could see the lights beginning to twinkle in the houses as it grew darker. Suddenly a shrill cry rang through the still air. “ Didst thou hear that ? ” said Karl, reining in his horse. “Yes. It seemed to come from the direction of the river. What could it be ? Hark! ” They both stopped and listened. In a moment a loud cry again broke the silence. “It is from the river, and sounds as if some one was in danger,” said Zorastro. They both sprang from their horses and ran across the grassy bank to the river side. “ Look ! What is that ? ” cried Karl, point- ing to a white object floating rapidly towards Q
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