“Everything is now in your hands, and I have no suggestions to make. Now it’s your luck that must help us.”
Maskull continued gazing up a little while longer. “We had better wait till the afternoon, Leehallfae. I’ll probably have to climb to the top, but it’s too hot at present—and besides, I’m tired. I’ll snatch a few hours’ sleep. After that, we’ll see.”
Leehallfae seemed annoyed, but raised no opposition.
Chapter 17. CORPANG
Maskull did not awaken till long after Blodsombre. Leehallfae was standing by his side, looking down at him. It was doubtful whether ae had slept at all.
“What time is it?” Maskull asked, rubbing his eyes and sitting up.
“The day is passing,” was the vague reply.
Maskull got on to his feet, and gazed up at the cliff. “Now I’m going to climb that. No need for both of us to risk our necks, so you wait here, and if I find anything on top I’ll call you.”
A phaen glanced at him strangely. “There’s nothing up there except a bare hillside. I’ve been there often. Have you anything special in mind?”