Fires of Tohr 20

In searching the subterranean caverns and passageways of Thor for Tarzan and his companions, Ataya, quite queen of the Yellow Men, accompanied by Wong Thai and the strong guard of the yellow-skinned giants, comes upon the fugitives in the ancient arsenal cavern of the Torians.

In the ensuing fight, Major Ashley is killed. In the face of overwhelming odds, the remainder of the party is forced to surrender. Because it was by Mungo's hand that Major Ashley died, Tarzan claims the ancient rite of Thor and challenges the Yellow Giant to a fight to the death.

Mungou accepts the challenge. The ape man and his companions, accepting Jeanette, are led away to the paddock of the Torian war elephants, there to await the day set for the battle. Through the influence of Wong Tai, Jeanette is to be quartered in the palace among Aterre's woman slaves.

On their way to the Queen's chambers, Jeanette learns from the Chinese that he apparently turned traitor in the best interests of his friends. As they halt before the door to Aterre's room, Wong intimates to Jeanette that he is formulating a plan for their escape.

Well, look, enter Jean-Eppertin. You also won't die. I would speak with you. Now that you have me alone here, Atea, what are you going to do with me? You will remain near me, Jean-Eppertin, until your lover dies by the hand of Mungo.

Thereafter, we shall see. Why do you insist that Tarzan is more to me than simply a friend? Because I am not blind. You shall both die because we have lied. Tarzan, when the time is ripe, shall perish in the public arena.

Mungo will see to that, and you, I have not decided as to how you will be punished. You are quite certain that Mungo will kill Tarzan. He will strike the death blow when I raise my hand, so.