Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-31

the sky, and humas figure stood plainly
revealed short distance away. Frank
uttered wild cry. All other emotions at
that terrible moment we're swal-
lowed up in the sentiment Of rSvopgc. The
figure he had seen was that Of Bamad, the
murderer of Lucy. Frank drew his knife
he would not trust to pistol bullet now.
"The man must die; his death must be
assurodT'
Our hero uttered one CRY, aud rush cd
toward the man who had done him 80 great
. wrong.
CHAPTER LII.
TBs LAST BATTLE OF HAMUD, THE sHA-
It was fitting moment for fearful re-
vepge. Already tho groans Of the dying
and the affrighted Screams of the living
were mingled with the craohling aud fcroe
roar Of the flames, while over eli spread the
red glare Of the destroying elemept.
Under, this lurid light, Frank Midgely and
Hamud, the shadow, stood face to face.
Frank was the first to speak. Ln low fierce
tones hc said:
"Murdnreri at last VI. .meetl''
The answer was laugh-a wild, unnatu.
raj, maniaoal laugh.
"Ill show thee no mercy now!" exclaimed
Frank.
A low, sharp report was the answer, and
Frank felt sharp, burning sensation 10
his side. Like fash the truth shot
through his mind. The assassin had sent
a bullet intp his body. Strength, will aud
sense, in moment might fail. Not ON
instant was to be lost. Tbs arm of the
assassin was raised for sceoud shot, but
ero tho finger pressed The trigger knife
thrust bad cnt tho veius Of the wrist. Ha-
mud leaped back as the bleeding limb fell
at his side, md raised the uninjured hand
to his lips. The signal which he intended
to give, however, was never uttered. His
heart had been pierced and the body of tn o
murderer reeled and fell, alifeless, breath
less mass ut the avengers feet. At che
same moment, Frank, staged and would
have fallen helpless at the aide of his victim
but pair Of strong arms were extended to
uphold him, and strong, manly voice
exclaimed:
this way!"
"I'yo killed him at last, Waltont There
he liesl Lucy is avengedp'
"Come, como, my dear boy; it's getting
hot here; moment, and We will be upsble
to escape; the flames will overwhelm u.s."
"Leave me, and escape. Let the flames
consume me, and my ashes will need NO sepul
chre. have avenged Lucy; he can do no
more harm. But, Walton, my friend, be
has wounded me to death. will die here!"
Walton Sprogue knew that not moment
was to be wasted, and he caught Frank in
his arms. The young man struggled and
exclaimed:
II am dying, Walton; there is no use
in saving mo from the firc; leave me here
aud take care of yourself. You know where
my papers are in New York. l have
remembered you in my will. Now 90, dear
boy! so, 60! Kiss me, my friend, and then
go, 60"
Walton Sprague did 60, The flames
we're cracking and Kissing CLOSE 70 HIN,
and the heat and sitting smoke would have
soon caused him to sink helpless to the earth
tls did not go aloae, however. In his
strong arms he bore his dying friend. A,
that terrible moment his experience and
practice as detective served him we'll
Ills habits Of observations enabled him to
mark the retAsn path well, and in few
seconds he was beyond the &amo and smoke
and was making his way to the point in the
wall where the rope had been caught
Tom Lalakei stood waiting, and assisted ia
lowering Frank to tho plain below, when
the detessive' explained what had occurred
Again Tom Salakei. proved himself equal
to the Occasion. The mountains were bu,
few miles distant. The half breed said
he had, many years before, made the ac--
quain&ance Of an Armenian, who resided in
ono of tho mountain hamlets. The sailor
had saved the Armenian's life, and knew
that they would find refuge and shelter il
they could reaoh his house. That very
night they baAt a littor, few Bedopiua
were employed and the journey was COM
menced up the mountsin. Upon the even.
ing Of the following day they reached the
hamlet, found the man they .woye in search
of, and sepa Hospitality received A Per-
sian doctor undortook the care Of Frank
and after few days held oas hopes Of his
final recovery. The braoiag air Of the
mountain was in the wounded mans favor
and all the party found a welcome resi-
from the perils and journeyings through
which they had passed. Tom Jalakei had
made visit to the soene of the tragedy
The news he brought was quite encouraging
Hamud and the only friend whom be had