IN THE TEMPLE OF THOOS
As Tarzan sat with Gemnon and the latter's father and mother at dinner that evening a slave entered the room to announce that a messenger had come from the house of Thudos, the father of Doria, with an important communication for Gemnon.
"Fetch him here," directed the young noble, and a moment later a tall black was ushered into the apartment.
"Ah, Gemba!" exclaimed Gemnon in a kindly tone, "you have a message for me?"
"Yes, master," replied the slave, "but it is important—and secret."
"You may speak before these others, Gemba," replied Gemnon. "What is it?"
"Doria, the daughter of Thudos, my master, has sent me to tell you that by a ruse the noble Erot gained entrance to her father's house and spoke with her today. What he said to her was of no importance; only the fact that he saw her is important."
"The jackal!" exclaimed Gemnon's father.
Gemnon paled. "That is all?" he inquired.
"That is all, master," replied Gemba.