Robert E. Howard

Name: Jewels of Gwahlur — Chapter III
Author: Robert E. Howard

Jewels of Gwahlur — Chapter III (1935)

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“Jewels of Gwahlur — Chapter III”, published in 1935, is a work by Robert E. Howard. It explores elements such as Conan, Muriela and dais.

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Robert E. Howard, Jewels of Gwahlur — Chapter III (1935)

“ Thou knowest the paths before us; the darkness that vexes us is as the light of the midday sun to thee. Shed the radiance of thy wisdom on the paths of thy servants! Tell us, O mouthpiece of the gods: what is their will concerning Thutmekri the Stygian?”
The high-piled burnished mass of hair that caught the torchlight in dull bronze gleams quivered slightly. A gusty sigh rose from the blacks, half in awe, half in fear. Muriela's voice came plainly to Conan's ears in the breathless silence, and it seemed cold, detached, impersonal, though he winced at the Corinthian accent. ”

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Robert E. Howard, Jewels of Gwahlur — Chapter III (1935)

“ The gold door closed and with a moan, the goddess fell back limply on the dais. “Conan!” she whimpered faintly. “Conan!”
“Shhh!” he hissed through the apertures, and turning, glided from the niche and closed the panel. A glimpse past the jamb of the carven door showed him the torches receding across the great throne room, but he was at the same time aware of a radiance that did not emanate from the torches. He was startled, but the solution presented itself instantly. An early moon had risen and its light slanted through the pierced dome which by some curious workmanship intensified the light. ”

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Robert E. Howard, Jewels of Gwahlur — Chapter III (1935)

“ In the uncertain flare of the torches she looked exactly like the goddess he had seen lying on that same dais, if one could imagine that goddess imbued with vibrant life.
Gorulga was booming forth some kind of a chant in an accent unfamiliar to Conan, and which was probably some invocation in the ancient tongue of Alkmeenon, handed down from generation to generation of high priests. It seemed interminable. Conan grew restless. The longer the thing lasted, the more terrific would be the strain on Muriela. If she snapped — he hitched his sword and dagger forward. ”

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Robert E. Howard, Jewels of Gwahlur — Chapter III (1935)

“ The Cimmerian had lived too long in the wild places of the world to have any illusions about mercy. The only safe enemy was a headless enemy. But before he could strike, a startling scream checked the lifted blade. It came from the oracle chamber.
“Conan! Conan! She's come back!” The shriek ended in a gurgle and a scraping shuffle.
With an oath Conan dashed out of the alcove, across the throne dais and into the oracle chamber, almost before the sound had ceased. There he halted, glaring bewilderedly. To all appearances Muriela lay placidly on the dais, eyes closed as if in slumber. ”

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Robert E. Howard, Jewels of Gwahlur — Chapter III (1935)

“ O star-born goddess, give us your leave to go to the secret hiding-place of the Teeth to secure them for him whom the gods love!”
“You have my leave to go!” answered the false goddess, with an imperious gesture of dismissal that set Conan grinning again, and the priests backed out, ostrich plumes and torches rising and falling with the rhythm of their genuflexions. ”

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Robert E. Howard, Jewels of Gwahlur — Chapter III (1935)

“ The chamber was empty, and so was the dais. Yelaya had again vanished.
“By Crom!” muttered the Cimmerian. “Is she alive, after all?”
He strode out into the throne room, baffled, and then, struck by a sudden thought, stepped behind the throne and peered into the alcove. There was blood on the smooth marble where he had cast down the senseless body of Gwarunga — that was all. The black man had vanished as completely as Yelaya. ”

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Robert E. Howard, Jewels of Gwahlur — Chapter III (1935)

“ She was repeating his exact words. “They are thieves and traitors who plot to rob the gods. Let the Teeth of Gwahlur be placed in the care of the general Conan. Let him lead the armies of Keshan. He is beloved of the gods!”
There was a quiver in her voice as she ended, and Conan began to sweat, believing she was on the point of an hysterical collapse. But the blacks did not notice, any more than they identified the Corinthian accent, of which they knew nothing. They smote their palms softly together and a murmur of wonder and awe rose from them. ”

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Robert E. Howard, Jewels of Gwahlur — Chapter III (1935)

“ Instinctively action followed recognition so spontaneously that sound, impulse and action were practically simultaneous. And as his prodigious bound carried him backward, there was the rush of a great bulk from above, and a thunderous crash filled the tunnel with deafening vibrations. ”

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