"Haggard, H Rider- Montezuma's Daughter" - читать интересную книгу автора (Haggard H. Rider)

What cannot be lost, what to me seem of more worth than the dead
hero Guatemoc's gems and jars of gold, are the memories of true
friendship shown to us far away beneath the shadow of the
Slumbering Woman,* and it is in gratitude for these that I ask
permission to set your name within a book which were it not for you
would never have been written.

I am, my dear Jebb,

Always sincerely yours,

H. RIDER HAGGARD.


DITCHINGHAM, NORFOLK, October 5, 1892.

To J. Gladwyn Jebb, Esq.



NOTE

Worn out prematurely by a life of hardship and extraordinary
adventure, Mr. Jebb passed away on March 18, 1893, taking with him
the respect and affection of all who had the honour of his
friendship. The author has learned with pleasure that the reading
of this tale in proof and the fact of its dedication to himself
afforded him some amusement and satisfaction in the intervals of
his sufferings.

H. R. H.

March 22, 1893.


* The volcano Izticcihuatl in Mexico.



CONTENTS


I WHY THOMAS WINGFIELD TELLS HIS TALE

II. OF THE PARENTAGE OF THOMAS WINGFIELD

III. THE COMING OF THE SPANIARD

IV. THOMAS TELLS HIS LOVE