The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-17

They FASTENED back into the bushes. Tar
tar voices could bee heard and the men
stopped at che place where the fueiiives
had turned from the ROAD. The Tartars
set the dogs in pursuit Shelin heard "A
dog coming towards them. 4 strange dog
appeared barking. Tartars came uo. They
were strangers They seized the fugitives.
put them on their horses and carried them
on They had ridden about three versts
when they were met hy Abdul ana two
fartars. The men exchanged words, the
prisoners were pat ON Abdufs horses and
carried back to the Aoul
Abdul smiled no more and did not
speak 20 them They got back at day
break and left the prisoners in the street
The children ran up beating them with
whips ami throwing stones at them The
Tartars gathered around in circle and
talked together. Shelin understood they
were consulting what should be done.
Some advised TO send the prisoners fur
Their back into the mountains. others.
said, kin themr Abdul said
81 have paid money Tor them and I
must have my ransom
They separated The master approached
Sheliu and said.
III don't get the money for you IN two
weeks. [ shall beat you. and IL you try to
run away again I shall kiil YOU like "a dog.
Write another letter and write IL we'll"
They brought paper ANA the prisoners
wrote the letters. The stocks were fas-
tened on them again ard they were led
behind the mosque There was pit there
some ten or twelve feet deep into which
they were lowered.
VI
Their nfe now was very bad The
stocks were never taken or ami they were
not allowed 10 come out ln the air
Baked dough for food was thrown them
as 10 dogs. and water was lowered TO
"a.
ana the dampuess of the pit We're terri
Bile kosteln became Ill., He was swollen
and his whole body was fun OF pains.
When he was not asleep he was groauing
Shelin was sitting down i'm the pit one
day dreaming of a free life and feeling
very hopeless when suddenly there fell
ON his knee cake, then another aud then
some ripe nuts came rolling after. He
looked up. there was Dina. She looked at
him. laughed. and ran away. Shelin
thought Perhaps Dina viii help"
lie cleaned little place I'm the pit. and
dug out some clay and began TO make liz
Tie images. He made same people. dogs
and horses. "When Dina comes 1 Will
throw them TO her he said. But the next
day there was no Dina. Sheln heard The
stamping on horses. Some one had ar
rived and the Tartars had gathered about
the mosque. They We're disputng in loud
tones and talking about the Russians. lie
that the Russians were near. and
that the Tartars feared they might en-
ter the Aoul. and We're hesitaung what 10
do with the prisoners. After talking
awhile they went Off. Suddenly a noise
from above. He saw Dina bending over,
her little necklace hanging over the pit.
her eyes shining like stars. She took from
her sleeve two chceses which she threw
to him. Shelln caught them and said.
why have not you been here for so
long2 / have made you some toys here
they are.
He began to throw them up one by one
Dina shook her head and said. Don't do
IT," After a little silence:
Ivan, they mean to Kill you" and drew
her hand across her throat like "a knife.
"Who wants TO kin me2"
FEATHER. They say he must, and ! am
sorry for you"
Shelln said: "If you are sorry for me,
you will bring me very long pole"
81 cannot" she said. "They are all at
home" Then she went away. That night
Shelin was sitting thinking. what will
happen and looking up all the time
The stars were out. but the moon had
not yet risen. The muezzim cried for
prayer and all was quiet. Shelin began to
doze. saying to himself THE little girl
is afraid"
Suddenly a lump Of clay fell on his
head. He looked up and a long pole was
sticking in the other side OF the pit She
lin rcjoiced. He caught hold of the pole
and pulled Il down. 1t was a strong one.
He had seen IL before on the roof of his
masters house. He looked up and the
stars were shining bright IN the sky, and
over the pit Dina's eyes were shining like
those Of "a cat. She lowered her face to
the edge OF the pit and whispered:
Ivan, Ivan, they have all gone. only
two are at home BE very still"
"Wen, Kostelin," said Sheln. '1et US
try for the last time. I'll help you up
But Kosteiin would not hear Of it, 1T
is no use ] cannot get out Of here. How
can / go when / haven't the strength TO
turn aroundY
''WeI then, goodby. Don't think unkind-
ly of me" And he kissed KOstelin Then
he seized the pole, asked Dina 10 hold II
fast and began to climb Dina dragged
him out by the shirt with her little hands,
laughing softly. Shelin drew up the pole
and said
TAKE this back, Dina, or they may
miss It and beat you"
She dragged the pole away, and Shelin
went down the mountain When he had
climbed down n steep place. he picked up
a sharp stone and tried TO break the lock
OF the stock But the lock was strong.
He could not break it, and could reach 1t
with difficulty. Some one sprang lightly
down the mountain. Dina again."
thought he. 1T was Dina, and she picked
up a stone, saying: Let me do it,"
She knelt down and tried TO pick the
lock Her white arms were thin as wires,
and without bit Of strength. She threw
away the stone and began to cry. Round
the left Of the mountain, the red light OF
the rising moon began to appear. He saw
there was no time to lose. got up and
threw away the stone. He must 90, even
with the stocks on.
"Cfoodby little Dina, I shall remember
you all my life
Dina took hold Of him and felt all over
him for a place to put some cakes. He
took the cakes.
THANK you, my wise little one. Who
viii make you toys when 1 am gomez"
and strolCed her head. Dina burst out
crying, covered her face with her hands
and ran down the mountain sprlnging
Ike a goat. Through the darkness he
could hear the tinkllng of her silver
ornaments. Shelin made the sign OF the
cross, held the paddock of the stocks
in his hand to prevent St from clanking
and dragged his feet along, still watching
the light Of the rising moon. All he
wanted was TO reach the wood before the
moon arose. lie crossed the river The
light OF the mountains grew white He