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The Secret of the Talking Head

Moon Over Africa · June 8, 1935 · 11 min · 1,796 words

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All and all boomed the drums through mile after mile of unexplored jungle to bring your story of Africa. The battle between the forces of the Queen and those of the false priests has ended in victory for the Professor who is directing the Queen's army.

The enemy is routed and taking refuge in the hills. As the Professor, Jack and Nguru watched the closing scenes of the battle, they're informed by a dying man that the Queen and Lorna at the palace are in serious danger.

The three set out quickly to defend the women. We ought to be inside of the pallet, but soon as we get over this hill... Yes, they're the turrets. Pull up there, hold, pull up Jack!

Get back out of sight quickly. Keep this side of the ridge. There's a force surrounding the out of Palace wall. Do you think they saw us, sir? I hope not. More battle, Buanna. Huh? It certainly looks like it, Enguro.

And I should have known those priests would try to get at the queen behind our backs. How are we going to get through those lines? I don't know, Jack, but we've got to get through.

We haven't timed away for our own forces to come up. Buanna, ride them plenty quick. Oh, Margate. Oh, Enguro, we can't charge through that plot. There's too much open space to cross. They'd swear up to me this.

That's out. Look. Look at that rock. It's moving, careful, Jack. Covered with your rifle. Well, I look around. There must be someone behind it. Keep your eyes on it. Maybe we're ambushed. Oh, more devil, devil.

Why, it's an old man. That rock was a covering of a cave entrance. Hmm. He's seen us. Earth? Mars? Expecting to us. Keep him covered, Jack. It might be a trap. Come on, we'll see what he wants.

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