Sax Rohmer

Name: The Green Eyes of Bast — XIII. DR. DAMAR GREEFE
Author: Sax Rohmer

The Green Eyes of Bast — XIII. DR. DAMAR GREEFE (1920)

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“The Green Eyes of Bast — XIII. DR. DAMAR GREEFE”, published in 1920, is a work by Sax Rohmer. It explores elements such as Friar's Park, Lady Coverly and fir.

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Sax Rohmer, The Green Eyes of Bast — XIII. DR. DAMAR GREEFE (1920)

“ AS the crow flies Friar's Park was less than two miles from the Abbey Inn; but the road, which according to a sign-board led "to Hainingham," followed a tortuous course through the valley, and when at last I came to what I assumed to be the gate-lodge, a thunderous ebony cloud crested the hill-top above, and its edge, catching the burning rays of the sun, glowed fiercely like the pall of Avalon in the torchlight. Through the dense ranks of firs cloaking the slopes a breeze presaging the coming storm whispered evilly, and here in the hollow the birds were still. ”

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Sax Rohmer, The Green Eyes of Bast — XIII. DR. DAMAR GREEFE (1920)

“ But nothing responded to its call; man, bird and beast had seemingly deserted Friar's Park.
Faintly I detected the lowing of cattle in some distant pasture; the ranks of firs whispered secretly one to another; and the pall above the hills grew blacker and began to stretch out over the valley.
Amid this ominous stillness of nature I began to ascend the cone-strewn path. Evidently enough the extensive grounds had been neglected for years, and that few pedestrians and fewer vehicles ever sought Friar's Park was demonstrated by the presence of luxurious weeds in the carriage-way. ”

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Sax Rohmer, The Green Eyes of Bast — XIII. DR. DAMAR GREEFE (1920)

“ My conception of Friar's Park had been wide of the reality—and there was no sign of occupancy about this strange-looking mansion, which might have hidden forgotten for centuries in the horse-shoe of the hills. The stillness of the place was of that sort which almost seems to be palpable; that can be seen and felt. A humid chill arose apparently from the terrace, with its stone pavings outlined in moss, and crept up from the wilderness below and down from the fir woods above. ”

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Sax Rohmer, The Green Eyes of Bast — XIII. DR. DAMAR GREEFE (1920)

“ I started. Those widely-opened black eyes were truly hawk-like in their dark intensity of gaze, and the uncanny resemblance to Anubis was heightened by them. More than ever convinced that I had made a mistake:
"Forgive me for so rudely disturbing you," I said, "but I was under the impression that this was Friar's Park, whereas I fear I have trespassed." ”

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Sax Rohmer, The Green Eyes of Bast — XIII. DR. DAMAR GREEFE (1920)

“ The intense gaze never left my face for a moment, but:
"There is no trespass," answered the man at the table, speaking in a high harsh voice and with a marked but evasive accent. "All visitors are welcome—chance ones, or otherwise. But you have certainly lost your way; this is the Bell House."
"And am I far from Friar's Park?"
"No great distance. May I ask if Lady Coverly knew of your proposed visit?" ”

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Sax Rohmer, The Green Eyes of Bast — XIII. DR. DAMAR GREEFE (1920)

“ She is an invalid and can receive no one."
There was something peremptory and imperious in his manner which I resented, and evidently perceiving this resentment:
"I am Lady Coverly's medical adviser," added the Eurasian. "Possibly I can afford you some assistance. In any event I fear you will have to accept my poor hospitality for the nonce. The alternative is a drenching."
Even as he spoke, the hollow was illuminated by a blinding flash of lightning, and indeed his last words were drowned in the thunder that boomed and crashed in deepening peals over the hills. ”

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Sax Rohmer, The Green Eyes of Bast — XIII. DR. DAMAR GREEFE (1920)

“ Standing in the porch:
"At any time that you chance to be again in my neighborhood, Mr. Addison," he said, "I beg of you to call. I have few visitors."
By what process, whether of reasoning or intuition, I came to the conclusion, I know not; but as I turned the bend of the tree-roofed drive and saw the deserted lodge ahead, I knew beyond any possibility of doubt that Dr. Damar Greefe had not returned to his studies, but had swiftly passed along some path through the trees so as to head me off! ”

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Sax Rohmer, The Green Eyes of Bast — XIII. DR. DAMAR GREEFE (1920)

“ I replied; "and as I am given to understand that Friar's Park is of much historical interest, I had purposed seeking permission to look over the place and if possible to take a few photographs."
Dr. Damar Greefe inclined his head gravely.
"A former monastic house, Mr. Addison," he replied. "And as you say, of great archæological interest. But the regrettably poor health of Lady Coverly makes it impossible for her to entertain visitors." ”

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Sax Rohmer, The Green Eyes of Bast — XIII. DR. DAMAR GREEFE (1920)

“ I made myself known to him in turn, and with a sort of stately courtesy he set a high-backed chair for me and himself resumed his former seat.
"You are a stranger to this neighborhood, I gather?" he continued. ”

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