A Study in Scarlet (Serial Edition Cover) — page 112: what you’re looking at

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104 A STUDY IN SCARLET. time corrupts the whole fruit, Will you come with us on these terms? ” “ Guess I'll come with you on any terms,” said Ferrier, with such emphasis that the grave elders could not re- strain a smile. The leader alone retained his stern, im- pressive expression. “Take him, Brother Stangerson,” he said, “ give him food and drink, and the child likewise. Let it be your. task also to teach him our holy creed. We have delayed long enough. Forward! On, on to Zion!” “On, on to Zion!” cried the crowd of Mormons, and the words rippled down the long caravan, passing from mouth to mouth until they died away in a dull murmur in the far distance. With a cracking of whips and a creaking of wheels the great wagon got into motion, and soon the whole caravan was winding along once ~ more. ‘The elder to whose care the two waifs had been committed led them to his wagon, where a meal was already awaiting them. “You shall remain here,” he said. “In a few days you will have recovered from your fatigues. In the meantime, remember that now and forever you are of our religion. Brigham Young has said it, and he has spoken with the voice of Joseph Smith, which is the voice of God.” Gomicbooks.c¢