Chapter 781

• Although it was just four in the evening, the darkness came quickly to the jungle. Possibly because of the heavy greenery, the dense undergrowth and the heat, it seemed to be much later than ever as they moved slowly, careful not to make any sound. They did not want to disturb any of the animals lurking around, for that would also alert the wily Monk whose jeep had turned and returned to the house.
• He was obviously running away now.
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