The deluge

Synopsis

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1891. ... CHAPTER IV. What had happened to Pan Andrei, and in what way had he been able to carry out his plan? After leaving the fortress he advanced sometime with a sure and wary step. At the very end of the slope he halted and listened. It was silent around, -- so silent in fact that his steps were heard clearly on the snow. In proportion as he receded from the walls, he stepped more carefully. He halted again, and again listened.