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Tarzan on Mars
"And yourself will be proclaimed Tharos Pthan," added
Ranas Ghol, wryly.
"When the time is right—yes!"
"I foresee no such time...”
"You shall!" exclaimed Tario, hotly. "Because you told me
what I wanted to know—that even the future you divine is
alterable—in accordance with human will! I, Tario, shall
mould that future destiny of Barsoom even as you mould your
tiny cups of clay!"
"It is possible," admitted Ranas Ghol, "but not advisable."
Tario turned to stare at him again. "If it is not advisable,
my friend, then why do you continue with your plans to make
the Great Escarpment the defending fortress of the Holy
Alliance?"
Again, Ranas Ghol sighed. "How am I to explain the
inexplicable?" he said. "My evaluations are not as yours. The
rhythm of my race is as alien to you as is the farthest star. We
of Zumor oppose many things which none of you can measure.
Perhaps we, too, are selfish in a sense. Suffice it to say,
Tario of Lothar, that our position as your ally is one that
destiny itself forces upon us."
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