belongs to her--an article of her apparel--then, doubtless, I can
help you."

Two young warriors climbed closer to the ledge upon which Om-at
stood. They were In-sad and O-dan. It was the latter who spoke.

"Gund of Kor-ul-ja," he said, "we would go with you to search for
Pan-at-lee."

It was the first acknowledgment of Om-at's chieftainship and
immediately following it the tenseness that had prevailed seemed
to relax--the warriors spoke aloud instead of in whispers, and the
women appeared from the mouths of caves as with the passing of
a sudden storm. In-sad and O-dan had taken the lead and now all
seemed glad to follow. Some came to talk with Om-at and to look more
closely at Tarzan; others, heads of caves, gathered their hunters
and discussed the business of the day. The women and children
prepared to descend to the fields with the youths and the old men,
whose duty it was to guard them.

"O-dan and In-sad shall go with us," announced Om-at, "we shall
not need more. Tarzan, come with me and I shall show you where
Pan-at-lee sleeps, though why you should wish to know I cannot
guess--she is not there. I have looked for myself."

The two entered the cave where Om-at led the way to the apartment
in which Es-sat had surprised Pan-at-lee the previous night.

"All here are hers," said Om-at, "except the war club lying on the
floor--that was Es-sat's."