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    Merchants From Afar
    Merchants From Afar
    Merchants From Afar
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    Merchants From Afar

    By Hulgar Von Schnueff

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    A group of hunters and archeologists set out on an expedition though an enchanted land, following the war of the Americas. Will they find their secret treasure? They soon become the hunted and their team barely escapes falling victim to savages and phantom beasts. Upon their quest, they reach a point of no return, and before them is a treasure more beautiful than they could imagine.

    One amongst them is of royal dynasty and thus a golden ship was sent to his rescue.

    The ship's crew, made up mostly of merchants, had lost their lives to rough seas. Only the captain survived to rescue the posse.

    The ship is wrecked in the treacherous waters surrounding Greece.

    Fast forward: The writing of the autobiography is interrupted during WW2, when the author is taken into exile by her own demise.

    Will her descendants continue with the book, filling in the gap, and how will it end?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBernard Harold Curgenven
    Release dateFeb 11, 2021
    ISBN9781393372141
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      Merchants From Afar - Hulgar Von Schnueff

      Chapter 1

      May we have this dance?

      The sudden flight of the former guide, and the wild cries of the pursuers, caused Henwood to remain fixed for a few moments in inactive surprise. Then recollecting the importance of securing the fugitive, he brushed aside the surrounding bush, and proceeded forward to lend a hand in the chase. A hundred yards on, he met up with the returning foresters, who were unsuccessful in their quest.

      Find him! he exclaimed. Nobody’s safe while he’s at large.

      I heard it rustling through the fallen leaves like a camouflaged adder, one man answered. I think I caught a glimpse of the creature, a terrifying sight indeed! I fear it already has our scent in its nostrils.

      Nonsense man! We are four able-bodied hunters versus one wounded creature, Henwood remarked. Let’s change position immediately and throw our scent off, lest you would like to marvel upon your own drying scalps.

      With great effort, Henwood’s eyes pierced the gloom beneath the overgrown arches in the forest, wondering whether his companions would willingly hand themselves over to the savages, who were certain to attack on their own territory, meaning during the dark of night.

      Their vision became deluded by bright light, which portrayed the swaying bush as beastly human beings. The fleecy clouds above were already taking on a rosy shade. They kept their tone to a whisper, and they debated on the propriety of measures that probably concerned the welfare of the travelers. But to Henwood, the delay seemed fraught with additional danger, and thus he was hasty.

      A wise man, who was whispering with a pitch above the others, bellowed from amongst the posse, Be silent like the woods, and be sure to keep our destination a secret from all civilization. His impatience was evident though. We must not delay! The audience seemed on edge with his earnest manner. He seemed to get through to them though, filling their minds with fear.

      The scout helped them unmount their horses, after which he gathered the rest of the party.

      What do we do with these villain animals? the leader mumbled. We can’t go soft on them now, can we? His huge hand slithered towards his sheath, where the brass handle was protruding towards the sky.

      Too much time wasted, sire! the rider directly behind him bellowed out.

      "May I suggest you let them roam the woods? They may even heed an audible warning of immediate danger.

      Just then there was a movement behind a bush. The colt! the scout announced. It must be stopped!

      The leader leaped forward grabbed at the bridle. This is a faithful beast, he said, and we will spare it, since it will bring us no harm.

      The scout drew back on the bowstring. He aimed and let go, even before the opposition spoke again. He leaped forward and plunged his blade deep into its flesh, as it dropped to its knees, its ebbing life fading. The travelers stared in disbelief at this cruel act, but they dared not speak.

      Henwood drew his pistol

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