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"Ivan Vergoff, the greatest of the Cossacks, attacked by this puny pygmy." Hal had now approached close enough to see the gigantic figure of Nikol's antagonist and to witness the struggle. The giant had stooped over and seized Nikol by one arm. He pulled, but the dwarf, his feet firmly planted on the ground, did not budge.
Why should we fight each other when there are others to fight?" He turned to Hal. "I'll guarantee this man will give a good account of himself," he said. "I doubt if there is another man in the mountains, besides myself, who has his strength. He will prove his worth." He turned to Nikol again and the dwarf grinned at him, showing strong white teeth.
"We shall wait, as you suggest." Nikol became silent again. Ivan said nothing either. "But it's awfully tiresome being trussed up like this," Stubbs protested. "Better a little tiresomeness now than a bullet in the morning, Mr. Stubbs," returned Chester. "Right you are, Chester, I'll kick no more," said Stubbs. He, too, became silent. Hal, Chester and Colonel Anderson talked in low whispers.
The three followed Nikol, Ivan and the latter's struggling burden in the person of Stubbs. They entered the restaurant right behind the others and took seats at the same table. Ivan greeted them with a smile. "Glad to see you came along," he said. He turned to Stubbs. "What will you have?" "Thanks, I don't drink," said Stubbs fearfully. "Now, Mr. Stubbs!" said Ivan with a comical grin.
He realized then that Ivan had recognized his opponent. He lined up with Hal and Nikol and watched the struggle. Ivan had one huge arm around the little man and seemed to be making strenuous efforts to throw him. Stubbs struggled valiantly, the while sending out wails for help. Chester saw that Ivan was simply playing. "Stick to him, Mr. Stubbs," cried Chester. "You'll have him down in a minute."
At first I wasn't sure whether Ivan knew us, but when he grabbed Stubbs there and began to play with him, I knew he did. So Nikol and I stood back and watched. Then you came out. That's all I have to tell." "And so you admit it wasn't a dream," exclaimed Stubbs angrily. "A fine lot of friends you are. How do you know what that untamed heathen might have done to me?"
Outside the door he came upon a strange sight a sight that caused him to cry out in merriment and thankfulness. In his first gaze he saw four figures and the first he recognized as that of Hal, the next that of Nikol. These two stood quietly gazing at two other figures who were struggling nearby. Chester glanced at the other figures.
"Well, what do you think of that?" exclaimed Hal. There came a pleased chuckle from one member of the party, who rushed forward happily. It was Nikol. "Now where is he going?" demanded Chester anxiously. "Going to greet his friend Stubbs," returned Hal. "To Nikol, Stubbs is a brave man and a grand fighter; and what has happened just now will only increase his admiration.
"And you, Miss Ellison," he said. "I hardly know what to say. If it had not been for me, you would not have been in this serious predicament." Helen smiled at him. "Say no more about it," she said quietly. "You saved me once. I am not the girl to whine now." "Now that you people have all decided you are going to die, I would like to say a few words." It was the voice of Nikol.
"Anything is better than remaining here like this." "I haven't done it before for fear of discovery," said Nikol. "My idea exactly," agreed Ivan. "It would be better," Nikol continued, "to wait until we are sure we shall not be disturbed again during the night. Then Ivan and I shall free ourselves and release the others. I believe it would be unwise now." "Good reasoning, Nikol," said Hal.
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