Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919, Neill, John R. (John Rea), ill · Chicago : Reilly & Britton · leaf 143
adventure rather unexpectedly. The Gargoyles had backed away a distance when theyheard the sound of talking, for although our friends hadspoken in low tones their words seemed loud in the silencesurrounding them. But as soon as the conversation ceasedthe grinning, ugly creatures arose in a flock… … THE WIZARD FIRED INTO THE THRONG. They Meet the Wooden Gargoyles and strangest creature they had ever seen; so it became thecenter of their first attack. But Jim was ready for them, and when he saw them com-ing he turned his heels toward them and began kicking outas hard as he could. Crack! crash I…
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