Lotoko

Bruised and ailing though he was, he nevertheless began to consider ways and means of escaping his bonds and his guard so that he could find Lotoko and warn him of the trap Julebba boasted of setting for him.

Death Stalks The Ruins Adams, Stephen 2005

Even Lotoko was worried before he had so much as laid an eye on Julebba's army.

Death Stalks The Ruins Adams, Stephen 2005

"No, but the rumors all point in the same direction," Lotoko said gloomily.

Death Stalks The Ruins Adams, Stephen 2005

It took Ki-Gor several minutes to persuade Helene to go ahead with Lotoko and the column, but she agreed when he pointed out that he would be gone only a day and a night.

Death Stalks The Ruins Adams, Stephen 2005

When the force moved off behind Lotoko and Helene, Ki-Gor stayed behind -- inconspicuous in the foliage beside the trail.

Death Stalks The Ruins Adams, Stephen 2005

He wondered whether he should mention the fact that Helene was with Lotoko.

Death Stalks The Ruins Adams, Stephen 2005

If he was going to escape he had to do it soon, so that he could get to Lotoko and warn him of Julebba's trap.

Death Stalks The Ruins Adams, Stephen 2005

And the more Lotoko questioned the man, the more Ki-Gor suspected that he was not quite what he pretended to be.

Death Stalks The Ruins Adams, Stephen 2005

They were a mighty fighting race, and they were avenging the blow to their pride as well as the death of their comrades who had marched with Lotoko.

Death Stalks The Ruins Adams, Stephen 2005

Ki-Gor was silent while Lotoko came in and received his orders and instructions from the king.

Death Stalks The Ruins Adams, Stephen 2005