King Solomon's Treasure

Chapter 25 Goode is seriously ill (2)
In the end, he still didn't escape the disaster!I was sad for a while, and cried in a low voice.

"Hush!" came a soft voice from the shadows behind Goode's head.

I took a few steps forward, and it turned out that he was not dead, but fell into a deep sleep.His pale hands gripped Fratta's slender fingers tightly.The danger has passed and he is alive.He slept thus for eighteen hours.Hard to believe, but true!The loyal girl sat beside him all the time, never leaving him, worried that she would wake up Goode if she got up or pulled her hands.For eighteen hours, she endured numbness, muscle aches, and exhaustion, not to mention no food at all.When Good finally woke up, her limbs were completely stiff and unable to move, so she had to be carried away.

Once the crisis was over, Goode recovered quickly.It was only when he was almost fully recovered that Sir Henry told him that he owed his life to Fratta.When he learned that Fratta had sat motionless by his side for eighteen hours so as not to waken him, the honest sailor's eyes filled with tears.He hurried to find Fratta.In order for her to understand what he said, Goode specially asked me to be an interpreter.But I dare say that although Good's Zulu vocabulary is pitifully small, Fratta can definitely understand his heart.

"Tell her," said Goode, "that she took my life back, and I will never forget her great kindness."

I translated his words, and Furata's dark face flushed instantly.

She turned around with a lightness and grace that reminded me of a bird in flight.She stared at Gude with her big brown eyes, and replied softly: "No, my lord, don't worry about it! My life was saved by you, so naturally I should serve my lord."

Evidently the young lady had quite forgotten that Goode was not alone in rescuing her from Tywara, but Sir Henry and I were also to blame.But this is a woman!So is my dear wife.I quietly backed out, feeling a little sad.I don't like Miss Fratta's tender look at Goode.Because I understand that sailors are always affectionate, and Goode is even more so.

I discovered that there are two things in the world that cannot be prevented: one is that the naturally aggressive Zulu cannot be prevented from taking up arms, and the other is that there is no way that the naturally amorous sailor cannot be prevented from falling in love!
A few days later, Agnes called a council of states.At the meeting, the chiefs of Kukuana formally recognized him as king.The enthronement ceremony, including the military parade, was spectacular.On the day of the military parade, the remaining soldiers of the Gray Army were also among the parade troops.In front of the whole army, Agnus praised the bravery of the gray army in battle.Every soldier in Gray's army was given a large herd and served as a commander in the newly formed Gray's army.In addition, Agnus also issued an order to the whole country: the three of us came to Kukuana, which is the supreme honor of Kukuana.Henceforth, we shall be treated with royal courtesy, and the people of Kukuana must pay royal courtesy to us.He also grants us the privilege of life and death.In addition, Agnus also promised again in front of the people of Kukuana that he would never kill people without trial.Witch hunts are abolished with immediate effect.

After the ceremony, we called on Agnus, told him we were anxious to discover the secret of the treasure at the end of Solomon's Way, and asked him if he had any clues.

"Friends," he replied, "I have found some clues. The treasure lies where the three stone statues are located, and the locals call them 'Silent Mountain Gods. To the 'silent mountain god'. There is a deep cave where the kings of Kukuana were buried. Taiwala's body is also there. In addition, there is a huge pit there, which was long ago Man dug, maybe for diamonds. I heard similar things from miners in Kimberley before. There is a secret room in the land of the dead, only the king and Jagul know about it. But now that Taiwala is dead, I I don't know the location of the secret room, and I don't know what's in it. But it is said that a long time ago, a white man came to Kukuana through mountains and mountains. He came to this secret room under the guidance of a woman and saw the Countless treasures. But before he could take away the treasures, this woman betrayed him. Later, he was driven into the mountains by the king. Since then, no one has ever entered that secret room."

"The story must be true, Agnus. Remember, we did find the white man on the hill," I said.

"That's right. I promised you that if you find the Chamber of Secrets and the diamond is in it..."

"This diamond on your head is enough to show that the treasure is real," I pointed to the huge shining diamond on Agnus' head, which I plucked from Tevara's head with my own hands.

"I hope so," he said. "If it is true, and you want to leave me, you can take as much as you like, and you are all my brothers."

"First we have to find the secret room," I said.

"There is only one person who can lead you to the Chamber of Secrets: Gagul."

"What if she refuses?"

"Then she will keep a secret and go to hell," Agnus said coldly, "I spare her death just to let her lead the way. Let her choose whether to live or die." After finishing speaking, he ordered Gagul brought it.

A few minutes later, two guards came in carrying Gagur.Gagul scolded as he walked.

"Let her go," the king commanded.

As soon as the two guards let go, a loose "cloth bag" collapsed to the ground.Jagul's body had shrunk into a ball, only two bright eyes were still shining with evil light, like a poisonous snake.

"What do you want to do to me, Agnus?" she screamed. "You dare not touch me. If you touch me, I will let you die at once. Beware of my magic."

"It's a pity that your magic can't save Tevara, you old and cunning she-wolf, what can you do to me?" Agnus replied, "Listen to me, quickly tell me where the shining gem is hidden. Where is the chamber of secrets?"

"Haha!" she screamed again. "No one knows except me. I will never tell you. These white devils will never find the Chamber of Secrets. Let them go away empty-handed."

"You won't tell, will you? I can make you talk."

"Oh? What way? Your Majesty the King. Even if you are capable and brave, how can you make a woman tell the truth?"

"It's not easy, but I'll let you tell."

"What is the solution, Your Majesty?"

"If you don't say it, then die slowly."

"Death!" Jagul screamed in fear and anger, "You dare to touch me, do you know who I am? Do you know how old I am? I know your father, and I know your father's father Father. I was here when the country was founded. One day when the country dies, I will still be here. Unless I am accidentally killed, I will never die. No one dares to kill me."

"I dare to kill you. Listen, Jagul, you are the chief of evil, you have lived for so long, you don't know how to cherish life at all. You have no body, no hair, no teeth, only a belly full of bad water and evil Eyes. What's the point of living a witch like you? Killing you is a kindness to you."

"You fool!" Jagul screamed in rage, "You cursed fool! Do you think only young people can enjoy the good life? You're nonsense, you don't understand the human mind at all. For young people It is said that death is not terrible sometimes. Because they are flesh and blood, rich in emotion, and even willing to die for love. But the old people are the opposite, they have no love in their hearts. Haha! Seeing others walk into the abyss of death, they will laugh happily. Haha! Haha! They will also laugh happily when they see the evil in the sun. They only love life, the warm sun, and the sweet air. They are afraid of the cold and the dark. Haha! Haha!" After speaking, the old witch twisted her body on the ground and laughed wildly endlessly.

"Shut up and answer me." Agnus said angrily, "Where is the gem, will you take us there? If you don't tell me, I will kill you now." After speaking, he grabbed a Aim the spear at Gargul.

"I won't tell. I'll see if you have the guts to kill me. Whoever kills me will be cursed forever."

With a spear in his hand, Agnus approached step by step, and the point of the spear pierced the pile of rags on the ground.

With a scream, Jia Guer jumped up, but fell to the ground again.

"Okay, I'll take you. But you can't kill me, you have to let me get some sun and some broth. Then I'll take you."

"Very well, I knew there was a way to get you to talk. Tomorrow you and Inverdus will go with my white brother. I warn you, don't try any tricks. If you take the wrong way, you will die. Understand. ?"

"Won't lead the wrong way, Agnus. I always do what I say. Hahaha! There was a woman who took a white man there before, and the white man ended up doomed." Her eyes gleamed wickedly. Guang Guang, "That woman's name is also Gagul. Maybe I'm that woman."

"You're lying," I said. "That was ten generations ago."

"Maybe, maybe, one gets old and one loses one's memory. Maybe my mother's mother told me. But she was called Jagul, too. But you know, there's a leather pouch full of gems in that place. The white man filled his sack and failed to take it away. Doom befell him! Maybe my mother's mother told me about it. It will be a pleasant journey, and there will be dead soldiers on the road. Now their eyes are gone, only a skeleton is left. Hahaha!"

(End of this chapter)