Adventure in Austria under threat from Pharaoh gang
John Spencer and cousin Geoffrey Bohun vacation in Austria when John uncovers a four man plot to murder and seize a hidden treasure. Pharaoh leads the gang seeking gold from Yorick castle hidden in secret faults. The pursuit spans Plumage, Yorick estate, and a return journey toward Salzburg as Geoffrey and Bailey vanish for safety.
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John Spencer
Geoffrey Bohun
Austria
Geoffrey
John
Bailey
Ereen
Pharaoh
Dewdrop
Rush
Bugle
Spencer
Yorlick Castle
Helena
Bartley
Annabel
Plumage Farm
Yorick
Valentine
Bis
Salzburg
Plumage
Yorick Castle
Count Valentine
Captain Faning Chapile IV
Freda
Geoffrey Chayter V
Eavesdropping Turns Into Night of Plotting
A tense chapter follows John and Helena as Geoffrey's absence grows ominous. John suspects Pharaoh used a blunt note to expose Geoffrey's cousin, triggers a risky drive to Plumage, and stealthily observes Bugle Rush and Dewdrop. A late car-bridge setup hints at a crossing plan.
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Helena
John
Witchcraft
Sabbot
Salzburg
Forester
Geoffrey
Pherson
Freda
Pharaoh
Plumage
Rogues in Over Their Heads in Quiet Crime Scheme
The passage portrays experienced planners of ordinary crimes floundering in a campaign, with Rush and Bugle debating exits and a figure named Dewdrop returning. The tension rises as they await Dewdrop’s arrival and wonder why he came back, while the narrator notes the group’s discomfort and near-misses.
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Bugle
Dewdrop
Pharaoh
Yorick
Rush
Xane
Bugle Reveals Bohun Haunt and Dewdrop Return
In a cryptic exchange Bugle accuses a line of misdirection about Bohun missing and a wire that did not bring him but pulled him from a grand hideaway. The conversation notes Dewdrop returning from Salzburg with a letter Arthur wrote. The Duchess of Sheba and Pharaoh factor into plans to trap the pair tonight.
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Rohan
Bugle
Sheba
Pharaoh
Bohun
Salzburg
Arthur
Evenip
Century Plant Oddest Ice House in Durango City
The article notes a writer from the Indianapolis News that the century plant used to make ice in Durango City Mexico is unique in the world. When eight years old the plant’s leaves, from which pulque is taken, are laid out in the plaza.
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Durango City
Mexico
Indianapolis News
Ice plants and ancient espera in Durango lore
The article describes ice production from concave leaves of plants in Durango City at 6000 feet. Leaves collect water to form ice chunks in morning, stored in adobe ice holders 20 feet deep and square, lasting into July. Altitude cools rapidly after evaporation, linking to a local legend of Father Jose Lopez learning the method in the Seventeenth century.
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Durango
Jose P Opez
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