Guns of the Gods
A Story of Yasmini's Youth
By Talbot Mundy


Contents

Yasmini: "Set down my thoughts not yours if the tale is to be worth
the pesa."

I. "Gold is where you find it."
II. "Friendship's friendship and respect's respect, but duty's what I'm
paid to do!"
III. "Give a woman the last word always; but be sure it is a question,
which you leave unanswered."
IV. "The law .... is like a python after monkeys in the tree-tops."
V. "Most precious friend, please visit me!"
VI. "Peace, Maharajah sahib! Out of anger came no wise counsel yet!"
VII. "That will be the end of Gungadhura!"
VIII. "They're elephants and I'm a soldier. The trouble with you
is nerves, my boy!"
IX. "It means, the toils are closing in on Gungadhura!"
X. "Discretion is better part of secrecy!"
XI. "Say: that little girl you're wanting to run off with is my wife!"
XII. "Ready for anything! If I weaken, tie me on the camel!
XIII. "I am a king's daughter!
XIV. "Acting on instructions from Your Highness!"
XV. "Me for the princess!"
XVI. "And since, my Lords, in olden days--"
XVII. "Suppose I lock the door?"