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Friday, June 22, 2012
The Brethren
We just finished reading The Brethren aloud for the first time yesterday.
*Deep, quavery breath*
So let's get to it.
The Story
The Brethren opens at the onset of the Third Crusade, with an Arab leader's dream. His name is Yusuf Saladin, and he receives a vision that the result of his jihad hinges on the presence of his niece in the Fertile Crescent. Aside from the fact that she's living in England and only half-Arab, his task is pretty simple: kidnap her, and bring her to Jerusalem, and the cause of Islam will prevail. She's the daughter of his dead sister, who eloped with a Frankish knight and denounced her Muslim heritage. And since he couldn't fulfill his oath to bring back the mother, he's determined to lavish all his dubious regard upon her half-English daughter.
Rosamund is barely past twenty, living happily with her father and her two cousins, Godwin and Wulf, and unaware that the clouds of evil are about to break over her peaceful existence. The brothers D'Arcy are twins, brave knights, and staunch lovers.
There's only one problem: they both love their cousin Rosamund.
From the beginning of this plot, I tipped the proverbial hat to Haggard, because he set up an unorthodox love triangle. The fact that two men love the same woman has been done before, but in the case of these two brothers, they have sworn their love and devotion to each other as well as to Rosamund, no matter the outcome. That won him four gold stars from chapter two--or three--or wherever it began. She tells them to wait for her decision two years--and then she'll either marry the one she loves, or she'll marry the one that's left.
But due to a cruel trick, Saladin's men kidnap her, murdering her father, and drugging the two Frankish knights to insensibility. When they awake and follow her, they find that she is already sailing away, and they set off to the Middle East to rescue her from her uncle's hands. She is now known as Lady Rose of the World, niece of Saladin, and Princess of Baalbec
Once arrived, they find help in the form of a strange widow-woman (young and beautiful, I might add) known as Masouda. She seems to have an acquaintance with an ruler of the area they wish to ask for help--Al-Jabal, whose reputation for cruelty is widely spoken of. Masouda is a strange woman, with a strange mind and an alluring past, neither of which she cares to explain. But she has the right connections, and so she sets out to help them in their quest to rescue the Lady Rosamund. And fairly soon, it becomes quite evident that it's not for Rosamund's sake she risks her life.
Any more would be telling. ;)
In her company, the brethren Godwin and Wulf set out to rescue their cousin Rosamund from the clutches of Al-Jabaal, the cruel kindness of her uncle, and the danger to be found as a Christian in a Muslim land. From the sands of the desert to the battle of Jerusalem, their trusty swords unite to bring her safely home again--until a couple of unexpected twists threaten to separate the brethren and make a tragic end to their quest.
It's an epic tale, and a heartrending drama, written in classic Haggard style.
My Thoughts
Oh, aye, this is a lovely tale, and the brethren are staunch examples of Christian knighthood. I highly esteemed them both--but I guessed correctly. :)
The widow Masouda deserves special mention as the best of the whole lot--her humor, bravery, and gorgeous personality captured my attention from her very first scene. She is a woman, and though Rosamund was...well... sweet, Masouda showed a worth of gold and diamonds.
Haggard kept our attention until the very last page. And in spite of it's romantic propensities, this is no cheesy joy-ride. Read it at your own risk, with the full knowledge that you may endure anguished grief or heights of joy caught up in the saga. It's the type of story that grips you no matter the outcome--though you may come away battle-bruised and weary, you wouldn't trade knowing the brethren for all of Rosamund's jewels. The author winds you up so emotionally in the drama that no matter the outcome, you finish slightly out of breath.
While I was in suspense, I staunchly believed that the brethren they lived, or the brethren they died. In my mind there was no separating the two of them. But which (if any) of the outcomes actually takes place, who is Rosamund's man of choice, and the reason for Masouda's loyalty, I leave you all to discover. You will struggle right alongside them.
And trust me, you won't want to miss it.
Lady Bibliophile
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- AnonymousJune 22, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Daer Sister,ReplyDelete
This is SUCH an awesome post. Having known the brethren since March it makes it so special. (happy sigh) (:
Wonderful post!
Love, Sister
This sounds fabulous. Adding to my (ridiculously long) to-read list; thanks for the review! Really good historical fiction for this time period is so hard to find.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hehe, yes, my reading list has expanded ridiculously since I started blogging. Before it was only two pages. Now... *happy shudder*Delete
Too true, I've never found much about the crusades in fiction. Only Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael, but he was in the First Crusade. And I have not yet read Ivanhoe, but it would take place just after The Brethren.
We enjoyed the Christian Liberty Press edition. I have heard that CLP Christianized Haggard's works, so I can only speak to those ones. Hope you enjoy!
Ooooooohh yes. My FAVOURITE Haggard book of them all. My favourite Haggard character of them all (Masouda, obviously, though Rosamund is no pushover). I too read the Christian Liberty Press edition, gave the book a rave review on my blog, and talked Christina into reading the original, unabridged version...which she had reserves about. I'm guessing there were elements in the original that reduce the marvellousness of the one we've read. :(ReplyDelete
One day I SHALL read the original and the CLP version side by side, and be able to review it more thoroughly.Replies
My sister saw your review and wouldn't let me read it until she finished reading The Brethren aloud. :D Needless to say, I was on it only minutes after she read "The End."Delete
I have heard that Haggard's original works were somewhat dubious (but I found a sweet little hardback with four of his African novels, which I'm looking forward to. Aside from "She". That was a little too weird.) I am glad CLP took them up. We enjoyed Pearl Maiden immensely, and I read Lysbeth as well. Liked The Brethren better than Lysbeth, though.
Masouda is my favorite as well. ;) I liked Rosamund at the beginning, and then in the middle Masouda took her place, because she showed a little more spirit in the face of danger. But once we reached the last three chapters, I enjoyed Rosamund again. I think Masouda rubbed off on her a little in the meantime. :) Actually, we found Masouda's wit hilarious; she reminded us a great deal of Nahushta in Pearl Maiden.
One of the things that struck me about this story was the way that H. Ryder Haggard didn't handle the Muslims with political correctness, but truthfully and accurately. What a contrast between today's day and age and back in Haggard's day.ReplyDelete
Am I the only one who didn't enjoy this book?ReplyDelete


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|Lyman U. Humphrey
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Mayfield, New York
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George Tobey Anthony (June 9, 1824 – August 5, 1896) was seventh Governor of Kansas, and was a second cousin of suffragette Susan B. Anthony.
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Anthony suffered from diabetes and died from pneumonia in 1896. He became one of four governors buried in Topeka Cemetery and is interred not far from his predecessor Thomas A. Osborn.[3]
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- ^ "George T. Anthony". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- ^ "George T. Anthony". Political Graveyard. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
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Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman
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Umayalpuram Kasiviswanatha Sivaraman (born 17 December 1935) is a Carnatic mridanga vidwan. He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 2001. He is the son of Sri P. Kasiviswanatha Iyer and Srimati Kamalambal. His father was a medical doctor by profession but encouraged his musical pursuits.
Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman
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Umayalpuram, Tanjore, Madras Presidency, British India
Early lifeEdit
He learned the art of the carnatic mridangam from four illustrious masters of the art - Sri Arupathi Natesa Iyer, Sri Tanjavoor Vaidyanatha Iyer, Sri Palghat Mani Iyer & Sri Kumbakonam Rangu Iyengar. The pursuit of this art under the gurukula system for well over fifteen years did not deter him to qualify for law, and he graduated from The University of Madras with a B.A. & B.L..
He has accompanied several top ranking Carnatic and Hindustani musicians in their concerts, such as Sri Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar, Sri Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, Sri Musiri Subramania Iyer, Sri Palladam Sanjeeva Rao, Sri Mysore Chowdiah, Sri Rajamanickam Pillai, Sri Papa Venkataramiah, Sri Dwaram Venkataswami Naidu, Sri Mudikondan Venkatarama Iyer, Sri G. N. Balasubramaniam, Sri Madurai Mani Iyer, Sri Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer, Sri Alathur Brothers, Dr Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, Dr M. Balamuralikrishna, Sri Palghat K.V Narayanaswamy, Sri Nedunuri Krishnamurthi, Sri Voleti Venkateswarulu, Sri S. Balachander, Sri T.R. Mahalingam, etc. He has to his credit several jugalbandhi concerts with the top artistes of Hindustani music like Pt. Ravishankar, Sri Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pt. Ram Narain and top tabla artistes like Pt. Kishen Maharaj, Pt. Samta Prasad, Ustad Allah Rakha, Mr. Zakhir Hussain and others. He has trained many students in the art of mridangam and continues training more disciples.
He was conferred the award 'Padmashri' by the Government of India in 1988. He received Sangeet Natak Akademi award for mrudangam for the year 1992. He was conferred Kalaimamani, awarded by the Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram of Tamilnadu. He had been appointed 'State Artiste' of the Government of Tamil Nadu from 1981 for a period of six years. Sri Sankaracharya Swamigal has appointed Sri Sivaraman as 'Asthana Vidwan' of Shri Kanchi Sankara Mutt. Shri Sankaracharya Swamigal of Shri Sharada Peetam Sringeri has bestowed on Sivaraman the title of Mrudanga Kalanidhi and has appointed him as 'Asthana Vidwan' of Shri Sarada Peetam, Sringeri. His titles include Laya Jyothi, Laya Gnana Bhaskara, Sangeetha Kala Sikhamani, Mrudanga Nadamani (bestowed by Shri Sankaracharya of Kanchi Mutt), Mrudanga Chakravarthi, Nada Sudharnava, Tal Vilas, and Laya Gnana Tilaka, etc.
He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honor, on the occasion of the country's 61st Republic Day observance on 26 January 2010[1] and received an honorary doctorate from the University of Kerala in 2010.[2]
See alsoEdit
- Sangeetha Kalasikhamani from The Indian Fine Arts Society in 1984
- Padma Shri from Government of India in 1988[3]
- Kalaimamani from Government of Tamil Nadu in 1992
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1992
- Sangeetha Kalanidhi from Madras Music Academy in 2001
- Padma Bhushan from Government of India in 2003[3]
- Padma Vibhushan from Government of India in 2010[3]
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, 2011
- ^ "This Year's Padma Awards announced" (Press release). Ministry of Home Affairs. 25 January 2010. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ "Honorary Doctorate for Adoor, Mammootty and Umayalpuram". Archived from the original on 12 February 2010.
- ^ a b c "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
External linksEdit
- Umayalapuram K. Sivaraman's Homepage at the Wayback Machine (archived 27 October 2009)
- Interview with Sri Sivaraman after the Sangeetha Kalanidhi award
- Carnatic corner - short biography


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News Explainer: The decline of Aussie retail
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Online sales event Click Frenzy has reduced the glitches that have plagued its "mayhem" campaign in previous years and is on track to smash its sales record, the company says.
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"Click Frenzy uses every trick in the book to get you to spend money, but there are clear rules for advertising sales and specials.
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• Queen Size Mattresses courtesy of MyDeal - $1
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• Sony 65" UHD LED Smart TV - $17
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While there will be a huge range of discounts available during the sale, the chances of scoring one of Click Frenzy Mayhem's coveted 99-per-cent-off deals are slim.
Anyone can access the sale from 7pm AEST Tuesday until midnight AEST tonight.
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Your holiday in South Africa starts in the sensational coastal city of Cape Town, before moving on to explore the world-class wineries of nearby Stellenbosch. After some days in the bright city lights of these popular towns, you'll move on to explore the Garden Route, where spectacular coastal scenery and unique wildlife, such as ostriches and forest elephants, await you. Finally, you end your trip in luxury with a stay at Shamwari Private Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth.
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Cape Town is one of the world's most distinct and beautiful cities. A coastal city on the west coast of South Africa, Cape Town is sandwiched between the Atlantic ocean on one side and the imposing Table Mountain on the other. The most well-known attraction here may be the cable car that takes you up to the top of Table Mountain where superb views over Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean await you. Numerous world-class museums are also on hand here, such as the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, the District 6 Museum and the Robben Island Museum – the former prison home of Nelson Mandela. A visit to the colourful Bo Kapp district and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens as well as the bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Market are all must-do activities as well - definitely a town that requires a longer stay!
One of South Africa's biggest attractions (outside of wildlife safaris) are the wineries of the Cape Winelands, of which, Stellenbosch is perhaps the crown jewel. Showcasing wonderful, Dutch colonial architecture and streets lined with oak trees, it is a wonderfully peaceful and picturesque town. Stellenbosch is surrounded by world-class wineries and you'll want to spend several days here to properly explore (and taste) the region. The town itself is relatively small so it is easily explored on foot. You'll better off without a car anyway as you'll want to constantly pop into all the charming cafes, quaint shops and bustling restaurants you'll come across as you wander through town. Sometimes overlooked, the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve should also not be missed. Wonderful hikes, as well as mountain bike trails and swimming opportunities, await you here. Numerous bird species can be found here as well as more elusive baboons and leopards.
With more days of sunshine than any other town in South Africa (over 330 days per year) Oudtshoorn is easy to enjoy as you make your way along the Garden Route. The town is well-known as the Ostrich farm capital of Africa and a visit to a farm will surely be a trip highlight. The farms allow you to get much closer to these giant birds than would otherwise be possible and you can also watch exciting Ostrich races. A natural highlight of the area is the Cango Caves, an underground wonder. Here you will find huge, natural limestone halls with towering formations of stalactites. Be sure to participate in one of the adventure tours within the caves – not for the claustrophobic!
An enchanting destination along the Garden Route, Knysna delights travellers with its wonderful natural attractions. The nearby ancient forests are home to the rare forest antelopes and elephants which can be glimpsed, if you are lucky, while you are on a nature hike. The forests here are also well-known for numerous and unique bird life. Be sure to visit the Knysna Elephant Park as well, especially if you weren't lucky enough to glimpse the rare forest elephant in the wild. In town, the Waterfront Knysna Quays offers boutique shops and charming restaurants on the harbourfront and is also the launching point for boat trips to Featherbed Nature Reserve. Featherbed, only accessible by ferry and on a guided tour, offers visitors peace and quiet in a spectacular landscape with great views of the lagoon as you look out to sea.
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Hello...i was playing and just alt+tab to check smtg in internet and then bsod....if some1 can see my problem and try to help me will be nice tnx
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Hello, Anub1s. I will try to help with your problem. As you stated you only have one dump file. This is what it said.
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atikmdag start end module name fffff880`0702a000 fffff880`07bdd000 atikmdag (deferred) Image path: \SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\atikmdag.sys Image name: atikmdag.sys Timestamp: Mon Apr 29 21:07:09 2013 (517F274D) CheckSum: 00B6397D ImageSize: 00BB3000 Translations: 0000.04b0 0000.04e4 0409.04b0 0409.04e4
I am going to give you some links that will help you get a good clean install and not have any drivers you don't need that will conflict with other drivers. Download a WHQL driver from https://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-c...ndows-7-a.html . Once you have them downloaded, uninstall you current driver from control panel. next clean up any left over drivers from following this tutorial Drivers - Clean Left over Files after Uninstalling and select only ATI Display Drivers. After you have done that and rebooted, install the new driver, only select custom install and install only what you have to. Very few people need most of what they include. You do not need the audio/HDMI drivers as you already have that in your Motherboard drivers. Unless there is some reason you need them, the only thing you really need is the Display Driver.
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Bill Clinton wrote about the letter then President George H.W. Bush wrote him as he took office in 1993.
On Jan. 20, 1993, I entered the Oval Office for the first time as president. As is the tradition, waiting for me was a note from my predecessor, George Herbert Walker Bush. It read:
Dear Bill,
"When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years ago. I know you will feel that, too. I wish you great happiness here. I never felt the loneliness some Presidents have described.
There will be very tough times, made even more difficult by criticism you may not think is fair. I'm not a very good one to give advice; but just don't let the critics discourage you or push you off course.
You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well. Your success now is our country's success. I am rooting hard for you."
Good Luck - George
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It's paramount, when you leave your pets alone, that you chose the right person for the all important task of looking after them. This person will not only guarantee that your pet is safe and emotionally so, too; the carer should also make sure that your house is safe too, to prevent burglaries and problems. Here follow a few tips that will help you and make this totally stress free!
1. Book/vet well in advance. This allows you to perhaps interview a few people and then decide which one is the right one for you and your pet. In emergency, you will probably have to compromise, or the person you want may be already at full capacity; pet carers tend to be very busy at certain times of the year and the can't always accommodate everyone. Personally, if I can't do an assignment, I refer to a few trusted colleagues – this is also something you should look out for, that your pet carer has a network of colleagues who can step in in case of need.
2. Insurance/identity. As this person will have your address and key to your house, it seems only fair to me that you know who they are and where they live! If you don't know them because of a referral, they should volunteer to show you identity/papers proving address/identity, and perhaps offer you copy of that. In terms of insurance, not all pet carers are insured, but it's always a good sign if they are, as it shows a commitment to their profession and you know that if things go wrong, everything will be covered.
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We are very lucky because in Fife, excellent quality soft fruit surrounds us. Equally we source fruit from the rest of the UK to ensure that we get the very best quality.
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- Patricio Galvez, still from Children of The Enemy
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Children of the Enemy. The documentary tells the the dramatic story of the Swedish-Chilean grandfather Patricio Galvez's struggle to bring home his grandchildren from the refugee camp al-Hol, Syria, after their parents who had joined ISIS, were killed.
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Chapter 92: Inheritance
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The white crane soared up into the air like a glittering flying sword, shining dazzlingly bright!
This creature was too gorgeous and splendid. Its feathers suddenly gained the color and the texture of a fine piece of white jade. It turned into a glint of dazzling light, posing as a sight frightening for its enemy to behold. Meanwhile, the flash of its sword was spiraling up like a cyclone, stirring up the air while thrusting towards the falcon!
This was astonishing!
People stared stunned and speechless. They even started doubting whether they were seeing things right.
The crane was seen in the sky no more; instead, there was a snow-white sword streaking across the air, surging towards that arrogant falcon. The glint and the shine it exuded radiated the entire world below it.
The falcon was almost sixty meters in length. It was a gigantic bird. Its feathers were cast of black gold, trickling a stream of chilling luster. These feathers were firmer than steel. They were all standing on their ends, because the falcon had sensed the approach of a great danger.
The bird greeted the flashing glint with its talons. The trilling sound it made was like the clash of metals.
The falcon turned and tossed in the air, crying an unearthly cry.
Blood spattered, and the falcon fell back. Its glossy black feathers seemed to have lost its rigidity, becoming all fluffy and cute. They were standing on their ends, while the falcon itself was both shocked and infuriated.
Its talons were injured. The wound was deep and gaping. The meat and the bone had been ripped and fractured by the crane's sword; some parts of its talon were only connected to the legs via a few dangling tendons.
The once fearsome claws were now only a bloody mess.
The crane was still traversing the sky unhindered. It did things in a clear and efficient manner. There wasn't a moment of hesitation after it said that it would take actions against the falcon. It struck with decisive resolute with fierce and violent power. This crane was a true sword master.
The falcon let out a long and loud cry. The bird was enraged. After all, the falcon called itself the king of a part of the animal kingdom, so it could not bear the miserable loss it suffered here. Driven by rage, its body began to glow.
Like a black sun, the falcon was shrouded in fire. There was a ball of black and violent flames burning ablaze around its body. The falcon opened its mouth.
A black bolt of lightning, enveloped in a ball of black flame, streaked across the sky.
This flaming bolt of lightning was casted by the falcon, directing at the white crane.
In the air, the white crane had unparalleled speed. As the bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, the crane leapt aside and dodged the strike. Then, it began flying towards the falcon with its sword guiding the way at the front.
People widened their eyes and held their breath. They were keeping a close eye on the development of the situation. They were nervous, but most of them still couldn't believe what they were seeing.
How did a crane become the master of Sichuan?
"Rewind the footage and study them carefully!"
People from the army quietly whispered. They were just as shocked as the others.
They rewound the footage captured by the satellites.
People could only find out the truth when the footage were played at a much slower speed. However, when people could finally figure out the actions of the fight, they were shocked and astonished.
The crane adopted a queer posture when it struck at its enemy. The crane was not fluttering its wings when it darted forth; instead, the feathery wings were wrapping around the side of its body. It legs were straight and stiff, kicking backwards as the crane streaked across the sky.
Its body formed a straight line. With its beak as the spear head, the crane charge forth like a lance!
Watching from the distance, the crane was like the glittering body of a cutting sword, while its beak functioned as the blade that gleamed with metallic luster. As a whole, the crane exuded an air of murder and an air of heroic spirit.
The crane was a flying sword alright!
People now finally understood that this swordsman was brandishing no swords, but instead, the crane acted as a sword itself.
A dazzling brilliance spiraled around the glinting sword. It was the flash of the all-conquering blade.
The crane flew high up in the air. It flew faster than the falcon. Like a sword of a Daoist priest, it slew all forms of evil that were wriggling in the air.
"The crane must have learnt the tricks of the sword under the tutelage of a master!" someone cried out in alarm. Otherwise, how would one explain this dazzling scene in front of his eyes? Mastering the art of sword wielding was not in the nature of a crane.
The sky above the mountain of Emei was raining spatters of sparks. The two birds were still fiercely fighting.
The falcon had gone all out with its power. The violent power and the lightning speed of the crane didn't allow the falcon to let up for an instant. It would have been split in two by the piercing beak of its enemy had it allowed itself with a second of slack. For the falcon, it was either dead or alive.
It was obvious to all that the crane was way too powerful. The right of possession of Mount Emei was something the crane richly deserved. After defeating every contester who had fought for the freehold of the mountain, the crane was again winning an edge in this battle against the ruthless falcon.
Blood spattered. When the crane streaked under the belly of the falcon, it lashed onto its soft belly with its piercing bill. The wound was gaping and deep, and the blood that were gushing out from the wound was staining its glossy-black feathers.
The falcon cried a furious cry. The bird refused to resign itself to defeat, but deep in its heart, there were tads of fear.
But for the falcon, there was no way back. At this stage, fight was its only choice, because as soon as the bird turned its back, the crane would soon catch up and pierce through its chest.
Glints and flashes of the sword were coupled with the sparks of clashing metals.
Even the firmest sections on the falcon's body were damaged by the crane's beak. Its talons and its bill were on the verge of falling off. There were already cracks and fissures crawling across the surface of its beak.
Finally, one of its talons snapped off from its leg. The broken claw plummeted to the mountain valley down below with drips of blood and bits of flesh.
The falcon cried an unearthly cry. Its feathers puffed up, and its body glowed with dazzling electric arcs. The bird was charged with energy, and the time left for the falcon to fight back wasn't much.
The falcon would do anything to save its own life no matter the cost. There was no room for the bird to make any mistakes, or it would die with no doubt!
The falcon noticed that the crane was a kind and friendly creature when no-one rubbed the bird up the wrong way. Everything was negotiable; everything could be dealt with peacefully. However, once the bird had decided to take actions, it would show no mercy.
The crane did not give the falcon a second chance. It was too late to talk it through, because the crane had determined to kill its enemy no matter what.
"Kill!" the falcon let out a long and loud cry. It fiercely shook its body, sending plumes and feathers fluttering in the wind. Dazzling rays of light coming from within the falcon's body pierced through the pores of its flesh and skin, shooting outwards in all directions. It seemed as if the falcon was about to burst like a balloon.
This was its ultimate move. It bulged like a puffer fish, puffing up to the verge of explosion.
Many people's heart stopped at this very instant. People feared that the falcon was going to turn the tables by meeting its death with the crane together.
The rays of light turned into bolts of lightning, erupting in the air. The lightning was a terrifying form of energy, incinerating everything it struck.
Many of these bolts flew towards the crane. They were big and thick, like a huge arrow piercing through the air.
Some of the bolts hit the mountain tops nearby. These mountain tops immediately erupted into chunks of mud and dust. Many of the towering mountains were chopped short because of this.
The power of the bolts was insane!
The crane didn't go straight at them. It flew left and right to evade the incoming bolts.
But the number of bolts was overwhelming. The falcon was still somehow creating more bolts by using the sacred energy within its body. It had pledged to kill the crane today.
The falcon's beak was filled with blood. There were cracks crawling across its body as well. Obviously, this ultimate move that the falcon had resolved to use was a double-edged sword. It could kill the crane, but it would be at a great cost.
The crane spread out its wings. It now looked different than before. The crane was no longer in the shape of a sword.
At first, rays of white light were spreading out on its wings like ripples, but the light could only be vaguely seen; gradually, the light became big and expansive. It became fiercer and mightier. At last, it became as big as the billows in a stormy sea; it rose and fell just like the waves of the sea.
The crane fluttered its wings, and these billows of light suddenly became a screen. Bolts of lightning crushed onto the screen, but the concentrated energy carried by the lightning was immediately dispersed by the screen. Without the energy, the bolts of lightning lost their shape and disappeared in the air!
People were astonished.
"I never knew that 'white crane spread its wing' [1] could be so powerful," someone who was expert at ancient martial art whispered.
Most importantly, it was as if this man was part of this live show. His words were broadcasted to all news networks.
People were speechless. Was this the so-called "white crane spread its wing"? But how could the posture of an ancient martial art be so overly powerful?
The phrase "white crane spread its wing" was still somewhat understandable to people who knew its origin, but for those who lived abroad and for those who had no knowledge of some ancient posture, it was completely gibberish. When they heard the broadcast, some first grew speechless; others were completely bewildered. What on earth was happening?!
The falcon let out a long and loud cry. The bird was anxious. Its body was peppered with cracks and fissures. Blood was gushing out from these gaping wounds, and the falcon couldn't stand this pain anymore.
This was the falcon's unique skill, but this skill would harm its user quite severely as well. The user's spirit and soul might burst if it was not used right.
"You and I are both mutated birds, but rather than fighting our common enemy, you chose to battle me. Aren't you afraid that you may enrage the other kings of the animal kingdom?" The falcon was fierce of mien but faint of heart. It began accusing the crane because it could not hold on for any longer.
"You're pathetic, both you and that wolf! I know that you are working for someone else, and they have promised you profits and welfares. Well, let me tell you, you ain't ever gonna get it."
The crane perched on a treetop. When the bird settled, it became the embodiment of softness and elegance. Shrouded in a thick globe of fog, the crane seemed like an other-worldly creature that had transcended the boundary of a worldly life.
"You…" the falcon wanted to say something, but it grew fearful. The crane might seem gentle and even-tempered, but this was a sign that it was about to deliver its killing blow.
The crane was on the move once again. It was as fast as a bolt of lightning. This time, it fluttered its wings as it flew high up in the air. The bird was no longer in the form of a flying sword.
As its wings fluttered in the wind, one of them suddenly burst out a terrifying sheet of light. It was sharp and cutting as it swept across the vast expanse of the sky.
The neck of the falcon intercepted this sheet. PUFF! Blood gushed out from the falcon's jugular. Meanwhile, the head with a face that had shock and despair written all over plummeted into the mountain valley.
Shortly afterwards, the sixty-meter headless body of the giant falcon soon followed the downward trajectory of its head, plummeting into the valley below.
With a swish, the crane turned into a glint of light. It streaked across the sky, heading for the depths of Mount Emei. Soon after, the light disappeared amongst the woods.
People were astonished. They were at a loss for words.
Minutes had passed before the silence was replaced by the hubbub of voices of people.
People around the world had all seen the live footage of the fight. No-one wasn't shocked or astonished.
"Oh my god! Sword master actually exists! And it's a crane!" People living abroad were somewhat dumbfounded by this surprising revelation.
People within the country was of no exception either. Everyone was marveling at the sight of the crane. They found it hard to believe.
Of course, most people were astounded as well.
Discussions on this matter were fierce and heated, simply because the fight had been too soul-stirring.
The all-conquering power of that crane was shocking to all!
Even the kings of the beasts were now having scruples about this crane, let alone human.
Right now, the internet was like a pot of boiling water.
"The crane was sweeping off its enemy as one would do a mat! The kill was clean and quick! Using beak as a sword, this god of war was marching over its enemy unhindered! The crane was unrivalled!"
"Finally, we've got someone on our side. I'm going to Sichuan to take refuge. The crane is gonna offer us the safest protection on earth. Anyone else with me?"
Sure enough, a lot of people were sharing this exact thought.
The sudden rise of the crane shocked the world!
"Quickly! Go find the corpse of that falcon and bring it back! Don't let other beasts harm the corpse. That bird's blood and flesh is invaluable for us! They will come in great use!"
People in the army couldn't sit on their seats anymore. The commander in chief had ordered to bring back the corpse of the falcon as soon as possible.
On that day, people all around the world were having a lively discussion about this crane. Everyone was astonished by its extraordinary display of power and strength.
People living in the Western world were envious. The crane was, for them, an overseeing god protecting the safety of his people.
Some living abroad had even dispatched an envoy to Sichuan, asking for the help of the crane.
But obviously, these people would have to get permission from the high-ranking officials of Jiuzhou. Without a pass from the country's leader, it was illegal for them to enter the country.
However, the tycoons of the country valued the importance of the crane just as equally. The crane could serve as a powerful weapon for these big companies.
People were busy gathering information about this crane; some of them had even spread to the public.
Tycoons and influential forces of the country had once battled the crane for the ownership of Mount Emei. It was not their first time to have dealings with this bird.
In the end, public's pressure forced Pre-Qin Research Institution and other big companies to come to the public and divulge a few secrets.
Throughout the history, the number of legends and fables about sword masters had always been numerous in Sichuan, and these fables had received the attention due from big companies around the country for quite some time as well; so as soon as the upheavals began, these companies immediately sent their men to Sichuan to contend for anything valuable.
Mount Emei and Mount Qingcheng were famous mountains that were renowned not just for the legends and fables that were surrounding them. They had a glorious fame, and this naturally made them become the first few mountains where battles broke out and blood was shed.
However, what the companies had failed to realize was that they were not the first ones who arrived at the place. The beasts and birds were one step ahead of them.
The crane was the local inhabitant to the place before the upheavals, and this had really put the bird in a favorable position.
Since the beginning of the upheaval, the crane had been waiting by the side of a mysterious ancient tree. The bird waited and waited; it did not walk a single step away from the tree during that period.
"This tree was taking roots at the very top of Mount Emei. It was where the essence of the mountain concentrated, so for us, it was a very important place too." People from Pre-Qin Research Institution sighed.
The summit of the mountain had a golden glow. The summit exuded golden mist, and this mist at times diffused in the air, shrouding the mountain, giving the whole mountain a dazzling golden shine.
That ancient tree growing on the summit was a mysterious one too. Its flowers were in the shape of a sword; when light cast, the flowers glowed like a slab of cold metal; when wind whispered, the flowers fluttered, making a rhythmic and sonorous sound that was pleasant to the ear.
Its fruit was, too, extraordinary. The tree only borne a few fruits, but all looked like a sword in the size of a thumb. They looked extraordinarily sharp.
The crane was guarding this ancient tree. At first, it was a difficult task for the bird. Once, it was almost killed by its opponent.
The other mutated beasts were not weaker than it by any means, and when they jointly attacked the crane, the bird could barely stand on its ground. Beasts gnawed their teeth into the bird's wings; birds pierced their talons into the bird's flesh.
"But, it outlasted them all in the end!"
There was only one reason for this. During the bloody battle, an underground shrine housing Buddhist relics suddenly appeared on the golden summit. It exuded a vague and misty radiance. The radiance protected the tree as well as the crane.
Soon after, the crane became more and more powerful. The bird seemed to have received some form of breathing rhythm from the underground shrine, and this was how it inherited the all-conquering swordsmanship.
"Is this… true?"
People were flabbergasted when these big companies were telling them about the crane. For them, the story was a truly bizarre one.
Back when these companies were still fighting in the area, they saw the golden glow of the summit and the golden mist that were diffusing in the air. As the mist scattered, a lot of lotus flowers appeared; with them, there were other strange trees growing as well. These sacred plants were all vigorously developing around that ancient tree.
Because the ancient tree bore flowers and fruits that had taken up the shape and form of a sword, people called them "sword tree".
Originally, people were reluctant to retreat from Mount Emei, but soon, a news that came from Mount Qingcheng truly frightened them.
Mutations that were happening in Mount Qingcheng were terrifying. The whole mountain was shrouded in golden lustrous mist, and most importantly, there was a "sword tree" growing on that mountain as well. The tree was tall and sturdy like Dragon Qiu [2]. This tree was, too, guarded by a crane.
What struck people as terrifying was that these two cranes seemed to know each other. Some people even doubted that they might have been blood brothers to each other!
This frightened everyone out of their wits!
In the end, the two cranes fought off all the beasts who had mounted an offensive and took complete control of the mountain. By now, people had already grown hopeless about the idea of taking these two mountains from the hands of the cranes and claiming it for themselves. At last, after careful deliberations, people agreed that it would be for the best of everyone's interest that they fell back.
The existence of one crane was already terrifying enough, let alone two. And if the two decided to team up, the result would be disastrous.
Soon after the death of the falcon, the two cranes came together and made an announcement. They claimed that they were going to establish a sect, named Temple of the Mountain Sword!
There candidly admitted that they had indeed mastered a special kind of breathing rhythm. Soon, the Temple of the Mountain Sword would be open for people to join, to become pious followers and disciples of the sect.
This stirred up a surge of reactions from people around the country!
Since the establishment of Temple of Great Woods, this was the second sect founded by a non-human species.
"Let's go to Sichuan! It will be the safest there!"
"Yes! I want to go too! I want to become a sword master!"
Many people's minds were persuaded. People were busy packing up their travelling bags and ready to venture out.
Chu Feng had been keeping a close eye on the progression of the matter throughout. He was astounded. His mind was persuaded too. For him, Temple of Mountain Sword was an irresistible temptation.
"Feng, we'll meet up with some people tomorrow," Chu Zhiyuan told him that tomorrow, departments concerned would conduct necessary tests on him.
"I'm somewhat inclined to go to Mount Emei right now," Chu Feng mumbled.
"You are thinking about those trees, aren't you?" Chu Zhiyuan laughed, then he said, "Let's not ignore what is close at hand in favor of something far afield."
Chu Zhiyuan told him that once Chu Feng was admitted into the army, there was of every likelihood that he would be posted to that sacred pilgrimage site!
Chu Zhiyuan looked serious. He said, "You see, the reason why those mutants could become all strong and powerful is because they acted ahead of others. They went to a famous mountain and found some mysterious plants before everyone else. What you need is not some leftovers that had been fought over and eaten by others; what you need is a place like this pilgrimage site. Think about it, if people had all chosen to make a pilgrimage to this place throughout the history, do you think it will be somewhere ordinary? No! People went to that place to worship Heaven, so if there is anywhere that a sacred tree would grow, I will say it would grow on this pilgrimage site!
"Moreover, from what the higher authority had implied in the past, it seemed like they were planning to cultivate someone to become an absolute master who was invincible to all!
"It was conjectured that there might be some forms of sacred inheritance that were suitable to be passed on to a human!"
[1] (p.s. a posture, or "fist position", in Tai Chi)
[2] (p.s. a legendary small dragon with horns) 5 Best Chinese Romance Books of 2018 So Far


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My grandson loves to play with trains, especially those from the Thomas the Tank Engine series. He'll play for hours and hours, pushing them around the livingroom, quietly talking the storyline out to himself, complete with the occasional "TOOT TOOT!!". As he plays, he'll begin to line the trains up in long rows. He's done this since he was old enough to play with trains. These photos were taken after last night's visit, and the trains are exactly as he left them.
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Oh, those look familiar! We must have 50 pieces of rolling stock from the Thomas play sets. The table is always set up for the track. He is now 4 years old and is taking an interest in other things. He has a huge collection of the Cars models and Hot Wheels as well. Maybe, just maybe someday we can take down the train table that has been up since he learned to walk.
How bright and colorful! This used to be one boys's favorites (they are 15 now)! I went to buy one for my nephew's birthday and couldn't believe how much they now cost (and they were expensive then)! 🙂 Great image!!
Awesome photos. Our 3-year-old grandaughter, yes grandaughter, is all about Thomas and has been forever. We went to see the travelling Thomas the Tank Engine when he came to the train museum last summer. She was so excited to ride on Thomas.
Fess' Up Greg they are YOURS and you hate it when your grandson has the effrontry to even touch them, no wonder you photographed them so lovingly without him in the shot.