Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-05-30

because it could neither 60 on nor turn
back and was frantic for plumber. The liy.
ing trampled furiously on the dead and dy.
ing, and the din was as the uproar of Gagged
beasts rending each other in the night.
In the brief lulls of the delirium wild
sounds swooped from above, and the tum.
bling bodies cast riven and bleeding out of
windows told that work was vigorously
proceeding where we particularly wished
to be- Once the sharp scream of woman
rang out directly over our heads, like a
shrill bugle note in the clamor of battle,
telling that the pillagers were already in
Amood's holy of holies. Suleiman made a
remark about the Earem being cleared be.
fore we could reach it, adding comments
which it would be unwise to repeat.
1t got horribly dark, with thick, sitting
darkness that you tried to ward off wi !
your hand because it was choking tue
breath out of you. No man knew how or
where to get light, so, jammed in reek.
ing pen from which there appeared to be
no escape, we slew each other in utter hor.
ror and confusion to no purpose whatever.
If the abattoir were not burst somehow,
none would be left to enjoy the good things
that had brought us together.
At last some one got hold of torch,
and kicking open a stove that smoldered
in corner lighted it. Another and an-
other followed suit till 90 brands were shed.
ding n red glare OIL the ghastly scene. In q
swift glance we reckoned the multitude of
demons against us; then, clustering once
more about "uleiman, we reaped path in
ward till we came to a battered staircase.
Somewhere at the top of it were the secret
apartments in which Amood Sims most
precious possessions were kept and we
made haste to ascend, stabbing and tear.
ing down all that blocked or barred the
way. 1t would have saved much life and
considerable trouble had the several bands
agreed to combine and distribute the booty
share and share alike. But no man thought
Of that, and probably would not have en-
tertained the idea had it occurred to him.
For why? Because the good old rule
SuiIlceth them: the simple plan,
That they should take who have the power,
And they should keep who can.
So every ruflian did that which promised
the best and speediest return to himself.
We gained the top with the loss of only
one man, who went down clutching hR
SLAYER and believing frightfully. Remark
ing that everything considered, we had
done very well, Sulciman paused moment,
trying to decide which way to turn. Lady
rinths of passages ran like an intricate net
work in all directions. Any one of them
might be right, but the probability was
that most of them were wrong, and it was
important to make the proper choice. As
we were debating in our own minds which
corridor to take, and with the aid of our
weapons cndeavoring to maintain our foot.
ing, Suleiman caught man who seemed
anxious to escape and punched him under
the fifth rib till he yelled.
"Have little forbearance, FRIEND" said
Suleiman, what do they call thee2"
"Baruk," answered the man, ready to
fall in terror.
"And thy office, gentle Baruk?"
"Chanbcrlain of the harem."
"By my faith, heaven is gracious" re.
marked Suleiman softly. Thou seest
this dagger" drawing II crimson blade
slowly before the mans eyes. Take note
of it's color. 1t is sharp and cruel and will
be on thy heart if we are not in Amood's
most secret chamber within three minutes. "
How can it bef" asked Baruk, with Il
ivid face.
"rhat is for thee to DEVISE" answered
Suleiman quietly. Thou art ut home and
shouldst know thy way about. And pray
thee make haste, lest | be tempted to fall
on thee where thou sJandest."
MY lord would go to the harem?" said
Baruk.
Thou art magician" returned Sulci
man. at is even So"
The man turned, making an effort to get
on, bat could not force his way
ut is better to kill me-" he moaned. My
ribs crack us dry twigs under the hunters
tread. Never have mine eyes looked on 81
woeful spectacle as this"
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