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THE BRIDE OF THE SUN
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mic throbbing of canticles. Then a terrible scream tore the air. Dick gripped Orellana's arm.

"What was that?" he asked hoarsely.

"Nothing to do with us. They're sacrificing a child in the Black Chapel of Pacahuamac, the Pure Spirit"