Rahan. Episode Seventy Seven. By Roger Lecureux. The “Four Legs.”

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The son of the fierce ages.

Episode Seventy Seven.

By Roger Lecureux, drawn by Andre Cheret.

The “Four Legs.”

Screaming and shooting their arrows, the men forced the herd into the ravine.
A few wild horses rushed there.

The son of Crao had never seen horses, but he had once known a clan which domesticated similar animals, the "Zebras".
Why kill the "Four Legs"!
They are harmless to “Those Who Walk Upright”!

The herd and the hunters were now far away.
Rahan cannot do anything more for you!
His throat pierced by an arrow, the foal was dying.
And suddenly.

Page Two.

A solitary horse appeared, rushing towards Rahan, who understood.
No, No! It was not Rahan who stole your little one's life!
It was.

Argh!
He thought his skull was bursting!

Your head is as hard as the “star-throwing stone” Fire hair!
Who are you?

When he came to, the moon was shining in the sky.
I am Rahan, the son of Crao!
When we discovered you, in the ravine, you were as good as dead!
But since life has not left you.

You will be able to take revenge on this cursed "Four-legged" who almost sent you to the "Territory of Shadows"!
No! Rahan does not take revenge!

Page Three.

The “Four Legs” Wanted to defend his little one!
Rahan cannot blame him!
You have some curious ideas about the “Four Legs”!

We hate these beasts!
We hunt them as soon as they venture into our territory!
My brothers are wrong!
These beasts can be useful to “Those-who-walk-upright”!

The son of Crao spoke of this clan he had once known.
He spoke of the fast and docile “Zebras” that he himself had ridden.

Yes, brothers.
The “Four-legs” can save hunters from fatigue!
They can take them very far, very quickly!

Ha-ha-ha!
Ride on the back of a “Four-legs”!
That blow to the head made you lose your mind, Rahan! We never believe such things!

Page Four.

The skepticism of this hunters irritated the son of fierce ages.
Rahan will prove to you that he is telling the truth!
He will capture a "Four-legged"!
It will be very easy!

At dawn, Rahan returned to the ravine.
As he hoped, the horse was still roaming not far from the dead foal.
Do not flee, "Four-legs"!
Rahan means you no harm!

Rahan forgot that he had only known "Zebras”, that were already domesticated.
Oh! Argh!
Do not get mad “Four legs!”

Ten times he tried to approach the animal.
And it would run away, frightened.
Or else, put up a fight.

Ha-ha-ha!
And this fool hopes to make us believe that hunters can subdue these demons!
But. What is he doing?

Page Five.

The son of Crao had just climbed into the tree, just above the foal.
Since Rahan cannot get closer, he will surprise you, "Four-legs"!

When the horse came back, once again, to smell the foal, he let himself fall.
Ra-ha-ha!

The echo of his cry had not died down before a kick threw him to the ground!
He had not remained on the beast's spine for even a few seconds.

Who was already running away at full gallop.
You will not succeed in discouraging Rahan "Four Legs"!
He will catch up with you sooner or later!

The most extraordinary chase began, which lasted until night, when Rahan lost track of the wild animal.

Page Six.

He only found it again at dawn.
The “Four-legs,” scared, was backing away from a puma!

The son of Crao sprang forward at the same time as the beast jumped.
No, Pumak! You will not slaughter the "Four-legs!"
It belongs to Rahan!

Ra-ha-ha!

The horse remained motionless and Rahan thought the game was won.
You see, "Four Legs" Rahan is your friend!
He saved you!
Let us go.
Let us go.
Let him approach!

He walked around it cautiously and.
You will see.
You and I will prove to the hunters that.

Page Seven.

Argh!
The son of the ferocious ages once again found himself on the ground!

The indomitable thoroughbred had resumed its course.
But he was unable to outrun Rahan who pursued him with increased ardor.

The animal, returning to the ravine, finally showed signs of fatigue.
His gallop became slower.
And Rahan was able to reach his height.

And hold on to his long mane, and put one leg over his back.

The men of the clan witnessed the miracle.
A Miracle that only lasted an instant!
Oh!

Page Eight.

Rahan is as stubborn as you, "Four legs"!
He found a way to stay on your back!
Exhausted by his race, the horse remained motionless.

He did not flinch when the man approached slowly, a vine in his hand.
A vine that he had tied to one of his ankles!

When he reacted, it was too late.
Rahan had whipped the line against the underside of the belly, and caught the end over its spine.
And mount the beast!

Rah-ha-ha!
Once again, she kicked and reared to get rid of the burden.

But Rahan had quickly circled the vine around his other leg!
This time Rahan will stay on your back, “Four legs”!

Page Nine.

Indeed, thanks to this underbelly, the son of Crao could no longer be thrown to the ground.
But the horse, as if taken mad, rushed towards the cliff!
You.
You will kill us both!

Rahan could no longer remove the vine without the risk of stabbing the animal.
Stop it! “Four Legs”
Stop!

Finally realizing the danger, the horse reared up a few steps from the granite obstacles.
Oh!

But it was to launch into a hellish gallop towards the gorge where the torrent roared!
No! No! No!

The men of the clan heard the howl of Rahan's terror when the mad horse threw itself into the void!
Argh!

Page Ten.

The son of Crao no longer had time to free himself.
He saw the foaming swirls rising towards him.

Fizoom!
And the flood closed around him!
He drew his ivory blade!

He noticed with amazement that the “Four Legs” was returning to the surface!

The “Four Legs” also know how to “Crawl on Water”!
His mount, in fact, was swimming.
And even swam very well!

Amused, and terrified for the first time by this sensation, Rahan allowed himself to be carried away by the animal.

Is it the torrent that made you so calm?
Or Rahan's will?

Page Eleven.

Rahan cut the vine and jumped to the ground.
His heart was beating very hard.
Was the horse going to escape from him once again, and disappear into this scree?

The thoroughbred reared but it was to shake itself off.
No! Do not do it again!

Then he began to trot around the man.
Are you not running away?
That is right! Very good!

Here "Four legs." Eat! Eat!
We are friends now!
The horse only hesitated for a brief moment, Then started to chew the tuft of herbs.

The son of Crao knew he had triumphed.
The “Four Legs” was as calm, as docile as the “Zebras” that he had known!

Page Twelve.

When Rahan appeared to the clan, peacefully riding the “Four-legs” there was astonishment.
Do you believe Rahan now?

You will no longer kill the "Four Legs"!
You will make them your friends, your companions!
You gave us a great lesson in courage and will!

How can I thank you brother!?
Oh.
Quite simply by preparing for Rahan the drink which calms the pain and.
The herbs that heal wounds!

While the hunters surrounded the "Four Legs" who obediently allowed himself to be petted, Rahan felt happy.

His limbs were certainly sore, but had he not had a wonderful experience?
Perhaps he had just tamed the first horse, which five thousand centuries later would be said to be "man's noblest conquest"?
who knows?