Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26

luflnS your plans. 1t may AID you
'She knows ALL" thought Doorgal. de
lightedly. at is she who has ordered
all. In working for herself, she has
worked for me-" But aloud he added
Now, princess. command me-wha1
shall do? Return to Benares:'
Remain. Doorgal, l beg YOU
You need me:'
YES"
"Why?"
"a fete is being prepared here. ]
you a surprise"
During this interview the three per
sons interested had slowly approached
the palace. Just before reaching it, the
rapid gallop of Il horse was heard or
the stones in the court yard.
t. 1T must be Saugor.' thought the
princess, land must speak With him
alone"
Turning toward her guests, she gra.
ciously begged to be excused, promising
to reiOin them in a few moments; and
rapidly ASCENDING the white marble
steps, she entered the palace to meet
Saugor face to face on his way to find
her in the gardens.
"Mistress,' he said, II am here"
You return late
I have had long search"
But it has been successful? Did Ed
ward Malcolm perish i'll the ruins of
the bungalow?"
"No, mistress. Edward Malcolm is
alivc-I have seen him.
I ''Tben you gave my message:'
Yes. placed your letter in his
hands. He read it in my presence"
And" she asked. with fervent i'm
patience. "he gave YOU an answer?'
Saugor made an affirmative sign.
And his response-what is it,
HE will come
| "A lone:"
81 think so. These are his words:
Tell the princess that her wishes shall
be accomplished. and that in one hour
set out for the palace of -Allahabad.' {"
where was Sir Edward when he
gave you this reply:'
He was leaving the palace of my
lord the governor
''And. after separating from you, he
did rot return there?'
No; for 1 followed him some dis
lance unpcrceived by him. He made
several turnings to the city. and finally
entered the house of the French physl-
cian.'
''He will come. and lie will come
aloEe!"' murmured Djclla. with an ex-
preston of fierce joy. ''All favors me-.
aud as soon as my will purposes the inn
possible becomes easy. Have you," she
continued. questioned the boatmen
and fishermen ordered by me to ex-
pore the banks of the Ganges?"
II have done so. All have the same
answer. The river has kept it's prey.
l,n Nod
George Malcolm is. indeed, dead!'
she murlnured to herself; adding,
aloud: DO the people of Benares speak.
of the apparition of the envoy of the.
goddess in the temple of Bowllanie?"
Under their breath. mistress. and
JOY reigns in every heart, and the
brothers of the sacred work gather to-
gcther. whispering that the supreme
hour must be at hand.'
They dc not deceive themselves"
answered the princess. '"The hour Of
struggle and Of victory is, indeed, very
near. Now, Saugor. go transmit my Oh
ders to the officer on guard. Let all the
exits to the palace and gardens be
guarded, and have me warned in adj
vance of the approach of any visitor.
whoever it may be-
II obey" murmured Saugor, who
bowed and went out.
Scarcely had Djella rejoined Doorgal
and the fakir than the valet who had
announced the visit Of the rajah again
approached her.
'Djerid.' she said, "what do you,
wish:'
"A very young boy, princess, almost
Il child. has just arrived at the palace.
He is wounded and appears very weak;
but he has some communication for
you. he says, which is OF the highest
Importance"
His name?"
"KaZil''
"One of our brothers, she MUIR
INJURED. The child who yesterday, at
Lord Singleton's gave against George
Malcolm most crushing testimony.
Let him cume-let him come! l await
him."
\ few minutes later the servant led
kazil before the princess. The young
Hindoo was of a mortal pallor. He
wore one of his arms in a sling. and.
appeared to sustain himself with diff
Guilty. Spite Of her marble heart, Djel-
In. glancirg at the child, felt herself
moved.
Child" she cried, "you are pale AMI
staggering! You are suffering:''
princess" replied Kazil, ST have
lost much blood!"
"Who wounded your
San English dagger"
''When:"
'I.ast evening"
"Where:'
AT the attack on the. bungalows Of
the Malcolms.'
Djella made a movement of surprise.
You were t.lere?"
"Yes, princess"
"How is that possihlew
You shall learn. Samid, Nour' ser
want. knowing he might depend upon
me, enrolled me for THE expedition.
was the first to enter the bungalow, by
climbing upon the veralldah Sir
George Malcolm's valet was Within,
and struck me with his dagger
"Ah.. understand! Your blood has
flowed in my service, and each drop
shall be largely rewarded But this is
not ALL You have, they tell me, i'm
portant 1ews for me. What is its ma
ture?"