Harold Lamb,
The Wolf Master — Chapter 3
(1926)
“ The invisible man went at a half trot through halls cluttered with quilts and pots, up stairs where rats scampered away, up a ladder where Kirdy was obliged to carry the wolfhound under his free arm, over a covered gallery into a dark loft and stale, warm air. ”
Harold Lamb,
The Wolf Master — Chapter 3
(1926)
“ The Jews crowded nearer to stare and chatter, and even the redoubtable Yusyski blinked. A man of stratagems himself, he could appreciate a trick. Even the sword, as Kirdy happened to know, bore a Mongol inscription, and except for the pile of wet Cossack clothing on the floor and the word of the Jews—which was of doubtful value—a Mongol prince now stood in the attic of the elders. There was Karai, to be sure, who smelled over his master's new attire with interest. But more than one wolfhound was in the steppe, and Kirdy was quite willing to risk keeping him. ”
Harold Lamb,
The Wolf Master — Chapter 3
(1926)
“ Yusyski's one eye blinked rapidly, and he clutched Kirdy's arm, leaping back in fright when Karai rose suddenly from the shadows and snarled silent menace. “O my God, illustrious sir; not a whisper will pass our lips. But how do we know the glorious knight will keep faith?” Kirdy kicked up Slieb. “You know well that a Cossack keeps faith, Jew. Here, animal, lead out of your warren.” ”
