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The Seventh Scroll - Smith Wilbur - Страница 95
the stele. This mural is almost certainly Egyptian in style and
influence. In fact it very strongly reminds me of those murals that
decorated the tomb of Queen Lostris in Upper Egypt in which the original
Taita scrolls were uncovered."
"Yes. Yes. Go only' von Schiller encouraged him.
"Very well, then. Using the barred gate as the connecting factor, there
is every reason to believe that both stele and murals are located in the
same cave or tomb
"If that is so, what indications do we have as to where Quenton-Harper
photographed these Polaroids7' Von still frowning angrily as he looked
at each of Schiller was jl them in turn. They all tried to avoid his
blue, penetrating scrutiny.
Colonel Nogo," von Schiller singled him out, "this is your country, You
know the terrain intimately. Let's hear our thoughts on the subject."
Colonel Nogo shook his head. "This man, this Egyptian-' he used the
epithet disparagingly, "is mistaken. This is not an Egyptian tomb in the
photographs."
"Why do you say that?" Nahoot challenged him angrily.
"What do you know about Egyptology? I have spent twenty five years-I
"Wait," von Schiller silenced him peremptorily. "Let him finish." He
looked at Nogo. "Go on, colonel."
"I agree that I don't know anything about Egyptian tombs, but these
photographs were taken in a Christian church."
"What makes you so sure? Nahoot demanded bitterly, his authority
challenged.
"Let me explain to you that I was ordained as a priest fifteen years
ago. Later, I became disillusioned with Christianity and all other
religions, and left the Church to may believe become a soldier. I tell
you this so that you that I know what I am talking about." He smiled
with ilious malice at Nahoot, before going on. "Look at superc and you
will be able to make out on this first print again, the wall in the
background, near the corner of the grille gate, the outline of a human
hand and the stylized picture mbols of the Coptic Church. You can see
-of a fish. Those are sy see them reproduced in any church or cathedral
in the land." Each of them peered at their own copy of the same of them
ventured an opinion until von print, but none Schiller had given his,
"You are right," von Schiller said softly. "There is, as you say, the
hand and the fish."
"But I assure you the hieroglyphics on the stele and the murals and the
wooden coffin are all Egyptian," Nahoot . "I would stake my life on it."
defended himself stoutly Nogo shook his head, and began to argue. "I
know what I am saying-'
Von Schiller held up his hand to silence them both while he considered
the problem. At last he came to some decision.
"Colonel Nogo, show me on the satellite photograph the site of
Quenton-Harper's camp where you obtained these Polaroids-'
Nogo stood up, and came around the table to stand beside von Schiller.
He leaned over the atellite photograph and prodded his forefinger at the
spot near where the Dandera river joined the Nile. The photograph had
once been in the possession of Quenton Harper, and had been captured in
the raid on his camp. There were numerous markings in coloured marker
pen on the copy, which Nogo presumed had been placed there by the
Englishman.
"It was here, sir. You can see that Quenton-Harper has marked the spot
with a green circle."
"Now show me where the nearest Coptic church is situated."
"Why, Herr von Schiller, it's right here. Again Quenton-Harper has
marked it with red ink. It is situated only a mile from the campsite.
The monastery of St. Frumentius."
"There is your answer, then." Von Schiller was still frowning "Coptic
and Egyptian symbols together. The monastery."
They stared at him, none of them daring to question his conclusion.
"I want that monastery searched," he said softly. "I want every room and
every inch of every wall examined." He turned back to Nogo. "Can you get
your men in there?"
"Of course, Herr von Schiller. I already have one of my reliable men in
the monastery - one of the monks is in my pay. Added to that, there is
still martial law in force here in Gojam. I am the military commander. I
am fully mpowered to search for rebels and dissidents and bandits
wherever I suspect they may be sheltering."
"Will your men enter a church to perform their duty?" Helm wanted to
know. "Do you personally have any religious scruples? It may be
necessary to - how can I put it desecrate hallowed premises."
I have already'explained to you that I have renounced religion for other
more worldly beliefs. I would take pleasure in destroying such
superstitious and dangerous symbols as will certainly be found in the
monastery of St. Frumentius. As for my men, I will select only Moslems
or Animists who are hostile to the cross, and all it stands for.
I will lead them personally. I assure you that there will be no
difficulty in that respect."
"How will you explain this to your superiors in Addis Ababa? I do not
want to be associated in any way with your actions at the monastery,'
von Schiller said.
I have been ordered by the high command in Addis to take all possible
steps against the dissident rebels that are operating in the Abbay
gorge. I will be completely able to justify any search of the
monastery."
"I want that stele. I want it at any cost. Do you understand me,
colonel?"
i understand you perfectly, Herr von Schiller."
"As you already know, I am a generous man to those who serve me well.
Bring it to me in good condition and you will be well rewarded. You may
call on Mr Helm for any assistance that he can give you, including the
use of Pegasus equipment and personnel."
"If we are able to use your helicopter, it will save a great deal of
time. I can take my men there tomorrow, and if the stone is in the
monastery I will be able to deliver it to you by tomorrow evening."
"Excellent. You will take Dr Guddabi with you. He must search the area
for other valuables and translate any inscriptions or engravings that
you find in the monastery.
Please provide him with military uniform. He must appear to be one of
your troopers. I do not want to become involved in recriminations at a
later date."
"We will leave as soon as it is light enough to take off tomorrow
morning. I will commence the arrangements immediately." Turna Nogo
saluted von Schiller and strode eagerly from the hut.
hough Colonel Nogo had never entered either the qiddist or the maqdas,
he had often visited the monastery of St. Frumentius. He was therefore
fully aware of the magnitude of the task ahead of him, and the likely
reaction of the monks and the congregation to his forced entry to their
premises. In addition, he was familiar with numerous similar rock
cathedrals in other parts of the country. In fact he had been ordained
in the famous cathedral of Lalibelela, so he knew just how labyrinthine
one of these subterranean warrens could be.
He estimated that he would need at least twenty men to secure and search
the monastery, and to fend off the outraged retaliation of the abbot and
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