Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
SYNOPSIS OF THE STORY.

SYNOPSIS OF THE STORY.
This story Is supposed to be founded upon q
manuscript found In the papers Of Allan Quater-
main, which were given to the author as literary
executor In it Quatermain tells the story Of his
marriage.
CHAPTER L-Describes Allan's first meeting
when a child, with Stella Carson, at Christmas
gathering. Stellas dress caught fire and Allan
exttnguished the flames Stella's mother was
Spanish, and she eloped with cousin, leaving
Stella with her father, Squire Carson. He de-
termined to leave England on account Of the dis
grace, and at about the same time Adams mother
died and AIlan's father took him to South Africa
where Mr.. Quatermain became a missionary
among the Kaffirs When Allan was 20 his father
died
CHAPTER u-Alian sold the effects and decided
togoon journey Of trade and adventure. Among
his men was a Kafir named Indaba- zimbi. witch
doctor. Between him and another witch doctor
there had two years before been lightning con-
test, which resulted in edeath of his contestant
CHAPTER III.-Detafs the start of the expedi.
ton Quatermain describes bis first elephant
hunt
CHAPTER Iv.-Quatermain discovered large
body of Zulus, and was surprised by two OF theil
scouts. Acting upon the impulse of the moment,
he shot both of them and retreated. The Zulus
had been following party Of Dutch Beers, con-
sisting Of seventeen or eighteen men, their women
and children, and large number OF cattle, with
which they were removing to the north. For
safety's sake the cattle and some Of the women
and children were sent away, while Quatermain,
the witch doctor and some OF the Beers remained
The next morning, by q ruse Quatermain and
1ndaba-zimbi were captured by the Zulus.
CHAPTER vL-Describes the manner of escape
Of Quatarmain with the witch doctor and Tota,
the child. Indaba said 'Go north, prophesying
that friends would be found there. Quatermatn
obeyed, though against his Judgment. They
crossed broad desert, where there was no wa
ter, and at its end they became unconscious.
When they recovered, they were being cared for
BY Stella Carson, whose Life Quatermain saved
hen child, and who was now beautiful young
woman Since early childhood she had lived In
she wilds of Africa with her father. never having
Sen but one other Engiishman.
CHAPTER vII,--Steila was accompanied by
oman called Hendrfka, who was captured BY
Moons when a child and rescued by Stellas
sher Hendrika and Indaba Quarreled, and
-.ndrika objected TO Quatermains being taken to
.e,sa's home, but was overTuled. The home on
white marble buildings, built like Zulu huts,
only much larger. No one knew who built them;
Carson found them ready to his hand when he
settled there.
CHAPTER VIII Is devoted to description Of Mr.
Carson's place He had a thousand natives with
him planted coffee, oranges, ETC., and had edue
Gated his daughter, though she had never left the
vicinity. Old mines were near, and Stella showed
them to Quatermain, when q rather alarming
encounter with balloons, who swarmed round
about, occurred. Hendrfka Queled the disturb
ance, and Indaba warned Quatermain Of her,
saying, "She is jealous of Stella, the STAR and
to you"
CHAPTER IX-Describes the lovemaking Of
Quatermain and Stella Hendrika became wildly
Jealous Of Quatermain. and threatened him with
evil II he took Stella away. Carson sanctioned
themarriage and declared his end to be near.
CHAPTER X-Hendriks attempted TO murder
Quatermain In his sleep. but was fooled by Indaba
The marriage took place In fun view Of the ma
ttves, Mr.. Carson officiating. Hendricks deeds
were told, and she was sent into the mountains,
though Indaba and the natives urged that she be
killed. She promised Quatermain that she had
not, It done with him
CHAPTER N.-Steila and Tota were stolen by
the balloons, under Hendrika's direction, and hid.
den In the mountains.
CHAPTER XI-Aided by the magic Of Indaba-
zimN Stella was found. There was battle with
the balloons, who were routed.
CHAPTER XIII-Describes the rescue of Stella
and Tota and Hendrika's rersorseful suicide
CHAPTER XIv.-Tells OF Stells's death, and de-
scribes Quatermain's revisit fifteen years after
ward.