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Tarzan on Mars
add that he was the legendary mate of Issus, meaning
herself—but then she remembered Jane Clayton. She also
remembered the words of Var Koros, who said, "The resurrected
Issus already sits upon her throne in the Sacred
Worlds...” She remembered Tarnath, and Tario, who had
brought her here. Jane Clayton had also looked into the
diadem, and now she was here in this world. Could it be
possible, La asked herself in growing consternation, that the
other Issus was none other than Tarzan's mate?
"I am Issus!" she cried out.
By this time, Tarzan had lightened his hold on Kar
Komak, and both men looked at her in mild surprise because
of the shocking expression of jealous rage and frustration on
her face.
"La," said Tarzan, "calm yourself. I know of this man. He
is important to me. You must help me question him. But first,
what is he to you? He seems to know you—in fact, it appears
he is in love with you."
If Kar Komak was surprised to hear animal growls and
barking issue from the mouth of Tarzan, he was stupefied
with astonishment to hear his beloved princess answer him
in the same manner.
She tossed her dark hair back over her shoulder,
disdainfully. "He is a strange warrior who twice fought for
me," she answered, "and now, he thinks he owns me!"
Tarzan grinned. "Not a bad idea," he commented.
"Somebody should own you! But ask him if he knows aught of
Tario, La."
Her eyes blazed defiance. "Do not taunt me, Tarzan!
There are thousands here who call me Issus, and you will yet
have to answer to me if you belittle my emotions. You know
what they are. I have prostrated myself to you and begged you
for your love. Now I am done, and it shall be the other way
around. If I please, I will take you—if and when I choose!"
Tarzan's gray eyes met hers steadily. "Ask Kar Komak
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