St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-08

the mule carrying Cape Matifou!"
About half-past nine the Arab stopped be-
fore large blank WALL surmounted by
towers and hattlementS, on that side defend
ing the town. In this wall was a low door,
decorated with arabesques in Moorish fash
ion. Above, through the numerous en-
frances, pointed the threats of the cannons,
looking like crocodiles carelessly sleeping in
the light of the moon.
The gate was shut. Some conversation
was needed with cash in hand. before it
could be opened. Then the party passed in
down the winding, narrow, and often
vaulted streets, whose other gates, barred
with iron were successfully opened by
similar means. AT length the doctor and
his companions, in quarter of an hour,
reached an inn or ''fonda'-the only one in
the place-kept by a Jewess, with one
eyed girl as servant.
The total want of comfort in this fonda,
which had the rooms disposed round the
central court, was sufficient explanation as
to why strangers so very seldom ventured
into Tetuan. There is actually only one
representative of the European powers.
among a population of several thousands.
with whom the native element predomlnateS
and he is the Spanish consul.
Although DR.. Antekirtt wished exceed
ignly to ask for Namir'S house. and to be
taken there at once. he restrained himself.
1t was necessary to act with great prudence.
To carry Sava away under such circum-
stances was serious matter. Everything
for and against it had been taken into ac-
count. Perhaps they might be able to get
the girl set free for a consideration? But the
doctor and Pierre would have to keep them
selves out OF Sight-more especially from
Sarcany, who might perhaps be in Tetuan.
In his hands Sava would become guaraD-
fee for the future that he would not easily
part with. Here they were not in one of the
civilized countries of Europe, where justice
and police could easily interfere. In this
country of slaves how could they prove that
Sava was not Namir's legitimate slave? How
could they prove that she was Count San
DORIS daughter, otherwise than by Madame
Toronthal's letter, and the bankers con-
fession? The houses in these Arab towns
are carefully guarded, and not easily acceSsl-
bic. They are not entered easily. The
intervention of a cadi even might be useless,
supposing it could be obtained.
1t had been decided that at the outset
Namir's house should be carefully watched
i'll way to prevent suspicion. In the morn
ing Point Pescade would go out with Luigi
to pick up Information. During his stay in
Malta Luigi had learnt little Arabic, and
the two would start to find out in what
street Namir lived, to act accordingly.
Meanwhile Electric No. 2 would be con-
cealed in one Of the narrow creeks along the
coast near the entrance of the Tetuan river,
and kept ready for sea at moments
notice.
That night, whose hours were so long for
the doctor and Pierre, was thus passed in
the fonda. Ii Point Pescade and Cape Matt
fou had any desire to lie on beds encrusted
with crockery ware. they were satisfied.
In the morning Luigi and Point Pescade
began by visiting the bazaar in which there
had already gathered a large part of the
Tetuan population. PeScade knew Namir
whom he had score of times noticed in the
streets OF Ragusa while she was acting as
spy for Sarcany. He wonld therefore recog-
nize her, as she did not know him there was
no reason why he should not meet her. And
then he could follow her.
The principal bazaar of Tetuan is a col
lection of sheds, pent-hOuses and novels,
low, marrow and sOrdid, arranged in sultry
lanes. A few cloths of different colOrs are
stretched on lines and protect it from the
heat of the sun. Around are dull-loOking
shops with broidered silk, gorgeous trim
mings, slippers, purses, cloaks, pottery.
jewels, collars. bracelets, rings and other
common goods such as are found in the
shops of the large towns Of Europe.
1t was already crowded. The people
were taking advantage of the GOODNESS OF
the morning. Moors yelled to the eyes,
Jewesses with uncovered faces, Arabs.
Kabyles, moved to and fro in the bazaar,
elbOwed by a certain number of strangers.
so that the presence of Luigi Ferrato and
n 1 Il
ton.
For an hour they traversed the motley
crowd in search of Namir. In vain! The
Moor did not appear, nor did Sarcany.
Luigi then asked one of the half-naked
boys-hybrid products of all the African
races from the Riff to the Sahara-who
swarm in the bazars of Morocco.
The first he spoke to made no reply. At
last one of them, a Kabyle, about twelve
years old, said that he knew the house, and
offered to take the Europeans therefor a
trifie.
The offer was accepted, and the three
started through the tangled streets which
radiate towards the fOrrihcatiOns. In ten
| minutes they had reacheda part that was al
most deserted, in which the houses were few
| and far between, and had no windows On
| their outer sides.
During this time the doctor and Pierre
were waiting the return of Luigi and Pes
cade with feversh Impotence. Twenty
times were they tempted to go out and look
for themselves. But they were both known
o Sarcany and the Moor. 1t would perhaps
! be riskng everything to meet them and give
| them an alarm which might enable them to
| escape. So they remained a prey to the
heenest anxiety. 1t was O'Clock when
| Luigi and Point Pescade returned to the
! fonda.
Their lugubrous faces proclaimed that
| they were the bearers of bad news.
In fact, Sarcany and Namir. accompanied
| by a girl whom nobody knew, had left
retuan five weeks before. and the house was
now in charge of au old woman.
| The doctor and Pierre had not expected
this: they were in despair.
Their departure is easily accounted forr'
said Luigi. ''Sarcany was evidently afraid
that Toronthal for revenge or some other
motive, would reveal the place of his re-
| treat"
While he was only in pursuit of his be-
trayers the doctor had never despared of
| success. But he did not feel the same con-
fidence now it was his daughter that he
sought to rescue from Sarcany.
However, Pierre agreed with him that
they had better go at once to Namir's house.
Perhaps they might ind some trace or re-
membrance of Sava. Perhaps the old
Jewess who had been left in charge might
give, or rather sell, some hint that might
prove useful.
Luigi led them there Immediately. The
doctor. who spoke Arabic as if he had been
born in the desert, introduced hinaelf as a
friend of Sarcany's. He was passing
| Tetuan, he said, and would have been glad
to see him.
The old woman at first raised difficulties,
but a handful of sequins made her much
move ob!iging: and she willingly answered