Fires of Tohr 04

In passing through the jungle on their way to a distant territory, Tarzan and Darnell rescue Taran's O'Rourke from the double attack of a lion and the leopard. The two friends accompany O'Rourke to a small camp in a forest clearing where they meet major Burton Ashley, Jeanette Burton, and Dr. Wong Tai, who with the Irishman constitute all

that remains of the Burton Ashley expedition. Upon learning that the four whites have been deserted by their native bearers and are lost, Tarzan agrees to lead them out of the jungle. The eight man fights and kills a gigantic yellow-skinned half-human creature in defense of the whites. In returning from a reconoitering tour, Tarzan breaks camp and conceals the party high in the branches of a tree on a platform

he has constructed for the purpose. As the little group gains the hidden refuge, they hear the distant thudding of drums. What is it, Tarzan? Drums. Wardrums. I know, but he would be lonely. What does it mean?

Natives, Miss Burton. Probably a war party. Those drums don't seem to be coming any closer. No, not yet. Nevertheless, I have thought it wiser and safer for you to break camp and come here. This platform is wide enough for all of you to lie down and get some sleep while you can.

And if those natives should come this way? You'll all be safe here. I suggest sleep because we'll have to travel fast and far and carefully before daylight. And we'll do the best we can here, Jeanette.

Roll up in that blanket between Wong and me. When I just round out today and make it perfect, either you without the Wong should fall out of this cradle and land on a lion or something.