CHAPTER 05 : I ELUDE MY WATCH DOG

CHAPTER V : I ELUDE MY WATCH DOG

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CHAPTER V : I ELUDE MY WATCH DOG

Sola stared into the brute’s wicked-looking eyes, muttered a word or two of command, pointed to me, and left the chamber. I could not but wonder what this ferocious-looking monstrosity might do when left alone in such close proximity to such a relatively tender morsel of meat; but my fears were groundless, as the beast, after surveying me intently for a moment, crossed the room to the only exit which led to the street, and lay down full length across the threshold. This was my first experience with a Martian watch dog, but it was destined not to be my last, for this fellow guarded me...

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