The Eagle's Shadow

by James Branch Cabell

Suddenly, as Jukesbury wrapped new bandages about his forehead, Billy

opened his eyes and, without further movement, smiled placidly up at

him.

"Hello, Jukesbury," said Billy Woods, "where's my armour?"

Jukesbury, too, smiled. "The man is bringing it downstairs now," he

answered, quietly.

"Because," Billy went on, fretfully, "I don't propose to miss the

Trojan war. The princes orgulous with high blood chafed, you know, are

all going to be there, and I don't propose to miss it."

Behind his fat back, Petheridge Jukesbury waved a cautioning hand at