Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-29
SINBAD In ENGLAND.
OF an Adventure at the Bottom of
the Sea.
WILLIAM GILBERT.


at the house of Mustipha somewhat
earlier than usual. In fact, none of
the guests had assembled, and even
Mustapha himself was absent. Hassan
seated himself on the cushioned divan
near the house, and waited quietly
till the others should arrive. One by
one they dropped in, most OF them
saluting him c0urteously enough
others, wearing somewhat stern ex-
preston Of countenance, took but
little notice of him. Hassan remarked
these unfavorsble symptoms, and at
tributcd all to the interference of the
spitefu, Achnet, who. he considered,
had taken this opportunity to show
his legal knowledge and increase his
Importance in the eyes of the au-
dience. After all. thought Hassan, he
is but miserable thief-taker, who
gives himself the airs of a cadi. Why
should annoy myself about him.
Others now dropped Ill, and the
same diversity Of demeanor was no
ticeable among them-some salutlng
him courteously, others looking at
him with suspicion. When the place
was tolerably full of guests, Mustapha
and Achmet eniered the enclosure to-
gether. They then separated, "A chmct,
wearing Il severe expression of coun-
tenance, seated himself oh the divan,
while Mustapha advanced towards
uassan.
"My BROTHER" he said to him, 81
beg you will take what am about to
say to you in good part. L find that
many of the audience yesterday eve
ming lett the place with strong doubts
OH their mind as to the truth of your
narrative and the difference Of opin-
ion among them arose from the fol-
lowing cause: If viewed as a piece
of fiction, all would have considered
your story highly ingenious, and you
would have received nothing but
praises. On the other hand, had they
believed your adventures to be true,
you would have been an object of
great interest; even more 50 than if
You had stated your story to be fab
ulous. But you must take care to
avoid all appearance of exaggeration.
The fact OF the boy Isaac being able
to hear through his eyes instead of
his ears was difficult enough for them
to believe but when you stated that
he heard the lowest whisper at dis
tauce of hundred PAGES, l plainly
perceived that grave doubts arose III
the minds of your audience, and
Achmet called attention to the sub
ject, though, perhaps, in somewhat
too harsh tone. Again, when you
told Us about the enchanter rising in
the air, it was very difficult fact for
us to believe. Now, don't you think
your better policy would he to ac-
knowledge the whole of your story
to be fiction, and thus do away with
the ill feeling which among certain
persons is evidently rising against
you?"
"And I, in reply, o Mustapha,
maintain that 1 have not said word
that Is not perfectly true" said Has
san, "and l have no doubt, if you
question otter traIeler who have
sojourned in England and in Europe
generally, they will admit the state
nents | have made to he perfectly
within the range OF truth"
"Travelers proverbially see strange
things" said Mustapha, smiling ln-
credulOusly.
"No matter" said Hassan, "main-
tain everything have said and every
thing | shall say, TO be perfectly true
and within the range of possibility :;
aud | will not admit myself to be a
liar, even to gain the favor Of so con-
ceited all upstart as Achmet."
"Tmke your own course, then" said
Musiapha. "If anything unpleasant
occurs, you will have only yourself
to blame for it. You must admit |
have given you fair warming" SO
saying, he lit his pipe and, taking his
accustomed place by the door, made a
sign for Hassah to commence.
"When l left off my narrative yes
terday evening"" said Hassan, "his
lordship, Isaac aud myself had just
arrived in London. AS it was late at
night, we could take no steps for the
discovery of the thieves till the next
day. His lordship then sent to the
Office of the head of the police, and
soon afterwards one of his officials
| waited OH him. His lordship shortly
gave him the history of the robbery,
! and the persons he suspected of being
| the robbers, and asked the officer
what steps had better be taken for
| their discovery.
| "Might ask said the officer, how
long it is since you believe the jewels
| To nave Decn stolen
| "It is now about three weeks since
these men surreptitiously quilted the
French capital, and am fully per
suaded that they took the diamond.
with them
"'I am afraid, then,' said the off
| Ger, there is but little chance of re
covering the jewels. No doubt thu
stones will have been taken from
their settings and disposed of Ions
before this. The thieves would b,
too wise 10 leave them as they were
as they might he identified whereas
the unset jewels alone it would b,
almost impossible to trace with an,
certainty. All we can do, am afraid
is To punish the robbers. AT the sam,
time, will leave no stone unturnec
i'll trying to recover the Jewels them
selves
"'What do you propose doing !?
said his lordship.
| "'We must first offer a liberal re
ward SO as to stimulite the energie:
of the different officials all over the
country
"'Name any sum you require sale
his iordship, Il leave you full scop,
to act as you please
"'In that case,' said the officer, i
your lordsbip will give me descrip
ton of the jewels, and the persona
Iappearauce of the men, l will US,
every means in my power to give yol
full satislaction-at least, SO far a
the law will go.'
ellis lordship now sat down ant
wrote 4 description of the Jewels
and then of the men, appealing t,
me from Time to time to know wheth
er he was describing their appearance
correctly. When he had concluded
lac placed the paper in the officer
hand, who then took his leave, prom
isin" 10 call again the next day.
'The following morning the chic
of the police himself called upon Iii
lordship. On entering the room tn
latter said to hiln--
81 sincerely nope you have brough
I with you good news. If YOU hay
snot found the jewels trust you hav
at least found the robbers, as | shoul,
consider 1t almost il sacred duty t.
bring such villains to JUSTICE
"'l AIN sorry to say, my lord sal,
the chief, that have only not recov
cred the lost treasure, but up to tn
Ipresent moment [ have received N
intelligence Of the thieves, nor have
I the most remote idea where thev al
to be found. AT the same time, be
to submit to vour iordship that hav
not been idle. On the contrary,
have made great cXa.rtiuns to carr
bout your lOruShip's wishes as we'll a