How Long to Read The Black Cross

How Long Does it Take to Read The Black Cross?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 33 minutes to read The Black Cross by Olive Briggs

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Suddenly, as from some mysterious impulse, the thirteen sprang to their feet, and again their hands flashed out in that curious crisscross motion over the breast, the forehead, the eyes, and a murmur went from mouth to mouth like a hiss. "Cmeptb--Death!" rising into a sound so intense, so terrifying, so muffled and suppressed and menacing, it was as the cry of an animal wounded, dying, about to spring. Falling on their knees, they remained motionless for a moment; then, following the leader, each stepped forward in turn and took their places about the bier. The ceremony that followed was strange and solemn; one that no outside eye has ever gazed on, no lips have ever dared to breathe. They stood in the shadow of death, their own and another's. Their heads were bowed. Their bodies shook and trembled. With hands raised they took the oath, terrible, relentless, overpowering, gripping them from now on as in a vice; both sexes alike, with voices spent and faint with emotion. "In the name of the Black Cross I do now pledge myself, an instrument in the service of Justice and Retribution. On whomsoever the choice of Fate shall fall, I vow the sentence of Death shall be fulfilled, by mine own hands if needs be, without weakness, or hesitation, or mercy. And if by any untoward chance this hand should fail, I swear--I swear, before the third day shall have passed, to die instead--to die--instead." The words ended in a whisper, low, intense, prescient of a woe not to be borne. A novel of intrigue and murderous passion.

How long is The Black Cross?

The Black Cross by Olive Briggs is 152 pages long, and a total of 38,304 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Black Cross Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 29 minutes to read The Black Cross aloud.

What Reading Level is The Black Cross?

The Black Cross is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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