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The Secret Assassin (continued . . .)

















	

















	
















	
	Janno climbed the tallest tree he could find. Far across the
	wilderness of greenery, he saw the distant glint of water.

	
	Then, with a blood-chilling screech and
	the beat of heavy wings—IT came !

	
	The tree shook
	under the impact
	of deadly talons.

	
	From down below, the
	assassin’s strange fire-
	arm spoke silent death !


























	

















	
















	
	Janno and Kittu rigged up a litter to carry the injured pilot.

	
	They struck out in the direction of the river—through
	the most hazardous country on all the planet Elekton !

	
	For three of them, at least, there was an urgent
	reason for haste. Three minds, each with a
	single, burning desire . . .

This installment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 656 on 10 August 1974.