John Buchan

Name: Prester John — IX: The Store at Umvelos'
Author: John Buchan

Prester John — IX: The Store at Umvelos' (1910)

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“Prester John — IX: The Store at Umvelos'”, published in 1910, is a work by John Buchan. It explores elements such as Laputa, Henriques and outhouse.

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John Buchan, Prester John — IX: The Store at Umvelos' (1910)

“ With Laputa I was not angry; he was an open enemy, playing a fair game. But my fingers itched to get at the Portugoose—that double-dyed traitor to his race. As I thought of my kindly old friends, lying butchered with their kinsfolk out in the bush, hot tears of rage came to my eyes. Perfect love casteth out fear, the Bible says; but, to speak it reverently, so does perfect hate. Not for safety and a king's ransom would I have drawn back from the game. I prayed for one thing only, that God in His mercy would give me the chance of settling with Henriques. ”

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John Buchan, Prester John — IX: The Store at Umvelos' (1910)

“ Then very quietly I went into the bedroom next door—the side of the store farthest from the outhouse. The place was flooded with moonlight, and the window stood open, as I had left it in the afternoon. As softly as I could I swung Colin over the sill and clambered after him. In my haste I left my coat behind me with my pistol in the pocket.
Now came a check. My horse was stabled in the shed, and that was close to the outhouse. The sound of leading him out would most certainly bring Laputa and Henriques to the door. ”

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John Buchan, Prester John — IX: The Store at Umvelos' (1910)

“ It was the fashion of our forefathers.'
'Well, I think you've taken on a pretty risky job,' Henriques said. 'You propose to travel a hundred miles, binding yourself not to strike a blow. It is simply putting yourself at the mercy of any police patrol.'
'There will be no patrol,' Laputa replied. 'Our march will be as secret and as swift as death. ”

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John Buchan, Prester John — IX: The Store at Umvelos' (1910)

“ It must be the native name for the Rooirand, for after all Laputa was not likely to use the Dutch word for his own sacred place.
'Nothing has been forgotten. The men are massed below the cliffs, and the chiefs and the great indunas will enter the Place of the Snake. The door will be guarded, and only the password will get a man through. That word is "Immanuel," which means, "God with us."'
'Well, when we get there, what happens?' Henriques asked with a laugh. ”

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John Buchan, Prester John — IX: The Store at Umvelos' (1910)

“ I gave them five minutes to get to the outhouse and settle to business. Then I opened the trap, got into the cellar, and crawled to the other end. A ray of light was coming through the partially raised door. By a blessed chance some old bricks had been left behind, and of these I made a footstool, which enabled me to get my back level with the door and look out. My laager of barrels was intact, but through a gap I had left I could see the two men sitting on the two cases I had provided for them. A lantern was set between them, and Henriques was drinking out of a metal flask. ”

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John Buchan, Prester John — IX: The Store at Umvelos' (1910)

“ Their fate will be worse than if they had been slain in battle.'
'I see,' said Henriques, whistling through his teeth. 'Well, before we start this vow business, I think I'll go back and settle that storekeeper.'
Laputa shook his head. 'Will you be serious and hear me? We have no time to knife harmless fools. ”

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John Buchan, Prester John — IX: The Store at Umvelos' (1910)

“ He took something—I could not see what—out of his pocket, and held it before his companion.
'Spoils of war,' he said. 'I let Sikitola's men draw first blood. They needed it to screw up their courage. Now they are as wild as Umbooni's. ”

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