The Lamar register., 1921-04-27

A Princess of
Mars
By Edgar Rice Burreushs
Authsr Of
Tarzan Of the Apes
Illustrations by Irwin Myers
Illustrations by Irwin Myers
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OF the Zodangsns and In another mo
ment they were being crushed as be
tween two millstones. Nobly They
fought, but In vain.
The plain before the city became
veritable shambles ere the last Zodan
gan surrendered, but finally the car
mage ceased, the prisoners were
marched back 10 Helium, and we en-
tered the greater city's gates, a huge
triumphal procession Of conquerins
heroes.
The broad avenues were lined with
women and children. among which
were the few men whose duties neces-
STATED that they remain within the
city during the battle. We were greet
ed with an endless round of applause
and showered with ornaments Of gold.
platinum. silver and precious Jewels.
The city had gone mad with JOY.
Ny fierce Tharks caused the widest
excitement and enthusiasm. Never be-
fore had an armed body OF green war;
riors entered the gates OF Helium, and
that they came now as friends and al
lies hlled the red men with rejoicing.
That my poor services TO Dejah Tho
r1s had become known to the Helium-
ltes was evidenced by the loud crying
Of my name, and by the loads OF orna-
nents that were fastened upon me and
my huge thoat as we passed up the
avenues to the palace, for even in the
face Of the ferocious appearance OF
Wooln the populace pressed close
about me.
At the top OF the great steps lead
ing up to the main portals Of the pal
see stood the roynl party. and as we
reached the lower steps one Of their
number descended to meet us. He was
an almost perfect specimen of man
hood; tall. straight us an arrow. su-
perbly muscled and with the carriage
and bearing Of a ruler Of men. did
not need to be told that he was Tardos
Aors. Jeddak of Helium.
The frst member OF our party he
met was Tars Tarkas and his first
words sealed forever the new friend
ship between the races
THAT Tardos Mors." he said, earn
estly. may meet the greatest living
warrior of Barsoom is priceless
honor. but that he may lay his hand
on the shoulder OF friend and ally
10 a far greater boon"
"Jeidak Of Helium." returned Tars
Tarkns eft has remained for man OF
another world 10 teach the green war
riors OF Barsoom the meaning OF
friendship; TO him we owe the fact
that the hordes OF Thark can under
stand you: that they can appreciate
and reciprocate the sentiments so
grnciously expressed"
Tardos Mors then greeted each of
the green jeddaks and jeds. and to
each spoke words OF friendship and
appreciation.
As he approached me he laid both
hands upon my shoulders.
"Welcome. my son." he said; "that
you are granted. gladly. and without
one word of oppositi, Il. the most
precious Jewel In all Helium, yes, in
all Barsoom, is sufficient earnesr of
my esteem"
We were then presented to Mors
Kajak, Jed of lesser Helium, and ia.
ther Of Dejah Thoris. He had followed
close behind Tardos Mors and seemed
even more affected by the meeting
than had his father.
He tried a dozen times TO express
his gratitude to me. but his voice
choked with emotion and he could not
speak. and yet he had. as I was to
later learn. a reputation for ferocity
and fearlessness as fighter that was
remarkable even upon warlike Bar
SOON. In common with all Helium he
worshiped his daughter. nor could he
think Of what she had escaped with.
out deep emotion.