The sentry's back was toward the corner of the hut which hid the
giant black. The fellow did not see the huge form which silently
loomed behind him. The knob-stick swung upward in a curve, and
downward again. There was the sound of a dull thud, the crushing
of heavy bone, and the sentry slumped into a silent, inanimate lump
of clay.

A moment later Mugambi was searching the interior of the hut. At
first slowly, calling, "Lady!" in a low whisper, and finally with
almost frantic haste, until the truth presently dawned upon him--the
hut was empty!





11

Tarzan Becomes a Beast Again




For a moment Werper had stood above the sleeping ape-man, his
murderous knife poised for the fatal thrust; but fear stayed his
hand. What if the first blow should fail to drive the point to his
victim's heart? Werper shuddered in contemplation of the disastrous
consequences to himself. Awakened, and even with a few moments
of life remaining, the giant could literally tear his assailant
to pieces should he choose, and the Belgian had no doubt but that