The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-07-22

ang will be here, and then woe to the
Nazarenes Not one of them shall return
to tell ofit!"
For moment Haringsma was undeci-
ded. He knew the Soerang hordes were
on the march; he knew the disabled con-
dition of Velden's soldiers, he knew there
would be bloody fight and a doubtful
issue.
twill 60" he said, "and give thy con-
ditions."
"And return if they are not accepted"
asked Musha.
"And return"
"Thou swearest?"
81 never swear-my word is yes or
no."
"Indeed thy word is as good as swear
ing by thy liar of a Nazarene. Upon thy
word thou goest, upon thy word thou re-
turnest-if thou canst not persuade the
misbelievers."
"Spare thy insults to prisoner, 0
Musha Thy Allah is our God; Him we
adore as thou, only we come nearer to
Him through Christ than thou through
Mohomet."
The Malay's passion rose but for a mo-
ment; to compare his prophet with tie
Nazarene seemed blasphemy. After a
few minutes silence he seemed to mas
ter his anger, and said, in voice threat
ening by its very slowness; .y
"Go and keep thy word"
When Haringsma arrived at the Gen
erals tent he was received with joy, The
blast of horns and the sounds Of drums
early that morning had indeed been a
beginning of wild and relentless attack
on the kraal, and the tired soldiers were
reused to fury by the capture of their be-
loved chaplain but Gen. Velden had not
allowed this outburst of rage if timely
aid of fresh troops had not arrived the
preceding night, COL Wendell left Ba.
tayia with regiment of musketeers and
two companies of cavalry. He yielded
to the entreaties of Martha, the wife Of
Haringsma, and allowed her, though re-
luctantly, to accompany him with her
baby boy. A stranger in strange coun-
try, she thought herself safest near hel
brave husband, and submitted cheerfully
to the dangers and tolls of a marching
column.
For many days the Colonel had follow.
ed the track of the contending armies
until he reached camp not long after the
disappearance of Haringsma beCan {
known. His arrival had given new en-
ergy to the already excited spirit of the
soldiery. An attack had been immedi.
ately resolved upon, when the flag oi
truce interfered for twenty-four hours.
Haringsma stated his message, togeth-
er with the particulars just narrated. He
refused to enter the Generals tent, and
reluctantly shook hands with the officers
who besieged with questions and cOngrat.
ulations.
~ am a prisoner" said he, "at the
mercy of merciless foe If his condi-
tions are accepted shall again be free,
If not, remain prisoner, and must re-
turn to redeem my pGghted word"
The General gave orders to have a
council of war assembled he thought
perhaps some concessions might be made
which, besides saving Haringsma, would
prevent deadly fight and bloody strug-
gle.
The council was ready, and Haringsma
introduced to state again the conditions
of Musha.
impossible" was the unanimous
cry. at would be treason to our Gov
ernment."
Halingsma asked, though reluctantly
'if they were aware that the Raiah Of
Soerang would be there with numerous
troops?"
$50 much the betterp exclaimed Col.
Wendell. "We can make an end of the
two-my two thousand men are worth
twenty thousand of theirs.
Gentlemen" said Haringsma, with an
unmoved voice, "is that your definite an
swer?"
ut is," answered Gen. Velden; and
I'll send herald to tell those intidels
that tomorrow morning they may be
ready"
mo need of that" was the slow, firm
reply. 81 am the messenger, and bound
by word and honor to bring the answer
myself"
Silence came over all again, and Har.
ingsma was leaving the tent when Gen.
Velden exclaimed:
"But, Chaplain, think-your wife and
child They are in the camp. They came
last night. Your poor wifel"
Haringsma paled.
"Don't let her know. 1t is hard, lit
tie. But even she would say: BE man
and keep thy word Farewell, gentle
men and friends, tot ,De derzieli
And the hero left the amazed council.
With steady foot he walked under escort
Of flag and soldiers until the gates of the
krIdl were opened and shut after him.
When in the afternoon the far off bugle
sounds and drums of the approaching
troops Soerang were heard it was difficult
to restrain the Dutch soldiers from as
saulting the kraal. But Gen. Velden kept
his word of truce and employed the re-
naming time in organizing such an at
tack as should crush the enemy, now ex-
ulting III double strength.
With he rising sun the three columns
of attack began to march. Many fever
struck soldier gathered strength enough
to iOin his company. If they could not