Chapter 65

Ahead of him roved a swarm of scouts, and Amalric waited impatiently for them to return and tell of the Poitanians trapped beside a furious flood. But when the scouts met the column it was with the news that Conan had crossed the river! 'What?' exclaimed Amalric. 'Did he cross before the flood?' 'There was no flood,' answered the scouts, puzzled. 'Late last night he came up to Tanasul and flung his army across.' 'No flood?' exclaimed Xaltotun, taken aback for the first time in Amalric's knowledge. 'Impossible! Ther…