The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-06-11

same moment the DdIlle line VI lShuih
surged over the opposite breastworks
Of the Zodangans and in another mo-
ment they were being crushed as De
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 to Helium, and we en-
tered the greater city's gates, a huge
triumphal procession Of conquering
heroes.
The bread avenues were lined with
women and children, among which
were the few men whose duties neces-
STATED that they remain within the
cit, 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.
Nv fierce Thanks caused the widest
excitement and enthusiasm. Never be-
fore had an armed body Of green war
riors entered the gates OF Helium, ana
that they came now as friends and al
lies filed the red men with rejoicing.
That my poor services to Dejah Tho
ris had become known to the Helium-
ties was evidenced by the loud crying
Of my name, and by the loads OF orna-
ments that were fastened upon me and
nv huge thoat as we passed up the
avenues to the palace, for even In the
face Of the ferocious appearance OF
woola the populace pressed close
about me.
At the top Of the great steps lead
ing up to the main portals Of the pal
ace stood the royal 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 as an arrow. su-
perbly muscled and with the carriage
and bearing Of ruler Of men. I did
not need to be told that he was Tardos
Mors, jeddak Of Helium.
The first 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," be 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
| is a far greater boon"
| "Jeddak Of Helium." returned Tars
Tarkas ut has remained for man OF
another world to 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 90
graciously expressed"
Tarlos Mors then greeted each Of
the green jeddaks and jeds, and te
each spoke words Of friendship and
appreciation.
| A. he approached me he laid botf
hands upon my shoulders.
| 'swelcome, my son." he said; "that
you are granted, gladly, and without
one word Of opposition, the mos
precious Jewel III all He'ium, yes, il
all Barsoom. Il sufficient earnest O
my esteem"
We were then presented to Nor
Kajak, Jed Of lesser Helium, and ia
Their Of Dejah Thoris. He had followed
close behind Tardos Mors and seemet
even more affected by the meeting
than had his father.
He tried q dozen times to express
his gratitude to me, but his voic
choked with emotion and he could no
speak, and yet he had. as was t
later learn, a reputation for ferocit,
and fearlessness as fighter that wa
remarkable even upon warlike Bal
SOON. In common with all Helium +
worshiped his daughter, nor could h
think of what she had escaped with
out deep emotion.