Chapter 14: XIV

XIV The Letter from Captain Flint The Swallows were back in real life, almost before they were out of sight of the charcoal-burners. “They’re the finest savages we ever met,” said Titty. “I expect the serpent is for witchcraft. Medicine men, I should think they are. They’re so old. Medicine men from a wandering tribe from beyond the ranges.” For a minute or two she was silent. Then suddenly she exclaimed, “Bother the Amazons!” “Why?” asked Susan. “Because the Amazons discovere…