Oomah

It was indeed a strange land but Oomah was too ill to take much heed of his surroundings.

The Black Phantom

It came, swiftly; the deadly poison prepared by Oomah was completing its ghastly work, was inducing the sleep; but not the normal, restful slumber that comes between sunset and sunrise but the sleep that is everlasting and without awakening.

The Black Phantom

And Oomah started on a run toward the cluster of hovels on the margin of the water.

The Black Phantom

Oomah carefully removed the protecting cap from the poisoned arrow and grasped the missile in his right hand while in his left he held the bow, ready for instant use, and awaited the appearance of the Black Phantom.

The Black Phantom

"Nechi shall go with me," Oomah said the next morning as he prepared to depart.

The Black Phantom

If Choflo's words were true, and Oomah was to save the earth by slaying the Black Phantom, he must act soon or Tumwah's work would be too far advanced for remedy.

The Black Phantom

"The Father of Waters is but as a drop compared to the great sea into which it empties," Oomah said wistfully.

The Black Phantom

Oomah, reared in the wilderness though he had been and knowing the traits of most wild things, for once knew not what to do; it was clear that the pursued had divined his plan, had sensed his trap, and was openly defying him.

The Black Phantom

Oomah replaced the missile in his pack and started up the river.

The Black Phantom

Oomah awoke with a start, as if in response to the prod of a rude hand, and shivered.

The Black Phantom