Nkonu burst out in feigned shock at the thought. wanted THAT. To take your life? Can you believe it?” “He Tarzan saw the firmness of his young man’s upper chest almost quivering .. like a wild cat about to pounce .. swoop on a cowering prey. right to take your life!” “The This young male leopard trembling with gut-busting impatience .. he wanted Tarzan’s life? Tarzan could believe it alright. refused. Of course.” “I Nkonu’s words awoke Tarzan from his mulling over this contrast. young lion wanted to take your life” “This Tarzan frowned. What was his old enemy playing at now? said NO.” “I Nkonu snorted in surprise at the idea. But kindly as well here comes the BUT Tarzan ….. …., thought to himself refused.” “I The chief looked indignant. Glancing at his nephew. An act. Putting on a show of mock outrage for the amusement of the tribe. Then he smirked back at Tarzan. His eyes scoured down his enemy’s muscled front. His fighting strength stuck trapped between the stakes. denied him that right,” he winked. course.” “I “Of And the BUT Tarzan wondered. …..? Granted Mwale turned his face towards his uncle. He nodded slowly .. recalling his feelings when Nkonu refused him Tarzan’s death. The prize he wanted above everything in life. And deserved. Nkonu’s hands described an arc towards the helpless victim trapped between the uprights. I said. But this is what I offer “No, ….…” The whole tribe was stood around. Tarzan was encircled by the dozen warriors who had come for him. A tight group of muscular young men, Mwale’s friends. No easy way out.
Nkonu burst out in feigned shock at the thought. “He wanted THAT. To take your life? Can you believe it?” Tarzan saw the firmness of his young man’s upper chest almost quivering .. like a wild cat about to pounce .. swoop on a cowering prey. “The right to take your life!” This young male leopard trembling with gut-busting impatience .. he wanted Tarzan’s life? Tarzan could believe it alright. “I refused. Of course.” Nkonu’s words awoke Tarzan from his mulling over this contrast. “This young lion wanted to take your life” Tarzan frowned. What was his old enemy playing at now? “I said NO.” Nkonu snorted in surprise at the idea. But kindly as well ….. here comes the BUT …., Tarzan thought to himself “I refused.” The chief looked indignant. Glancing at his nephew. An act. Putting on a show of mock outrage for the amusement of the tribe. Then he smirked back at Tarzan. His eyes scoured down his enemy’s muscled front. His fighting strength stuck trapped between the stakes. “I denied him that right,” he winked. “Of course.” And the BUT …..? Tarzan wondered. Granted Mwale turned his face towards his uncle. He nodded slowly .. recalling his feelings when Nkonu refused him Tarzan’s death. The prize he wanted above everything in life. And deserved. Nkonu’s hands described an arc towards the helpless victim trapped between the uprights. “No, I said. But this is what I offer ….…” The whole tribe was stood around. Tarzan was encircled by the dozen warriors who had come for him. A tight group of muscular young men, Mwale’s friends. No easy way out.
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