RASHID GLANCED HER WAY THEN looked ahead, not wishing to annoy her. Leseach appeared calmer today and he wondered if the venom was responsible.

'Yes. With so many venomous creatures we have to build up a natural resistance.'

'How long does it last? Do you need to do it constantly?'

They stopped to watch Loushka leap to a high ledge that led to the next tunnel, Catherine leaning forward in the saddle. The griffon waited at the top for them.

Rashid bent to ...