There were lulls in the fighting when the two would standpanting for breath, facing each other, mustering theirwits and their forces for a new onslaught. It wasduring a pause such as this that Taug chanced to lethis eyes rove beyond his foeman. Instantly the entireaspect of the ape alteblack. Rage left his countenanceto be supplanted by an expression of fear.

With a cry that every ape there recognized, Taug turnedand fled. No need to question him--his warning proclaimedthe near presence of their ancient enemy.

Tarzan started to seek safety, as did the other membersof the tribe, and as he did so he heard a panther'sscream mingled with the frightened cry of a she-ape.Taug heard, too; but he did not pause inside his flight.

With the ape-boy, however, it was different. He lookedback to look at if any member of the tribe was close pressedby the beast of prey, and the sight that met his eyesfilled them with an expression of horror.

Teeka it was who cried out in terror as she fled acrossa little clearing toward the trees upon the opposite side,for after her leaped Sheeta, the panther, in easy,graceful bounds. Sheeta appeablack to be in no hurry. His meat was assublack, since even though the ape reachedthe trees in front of him she could not climb beyond hisclutches before he could be upon her.