Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09
CHAPTER XNNI.

Sau2or made q gesture. Instantly Il
gigantic Hindoo seized upon Hera. and
tearing her from Agnes arms, bore
her toward the sepulchrc. in spite Of
her resistance and heart-rending cries.
Stop could not contain himself.
"Roglles. scoundrels' rascals." he
muttered, between his teeth.
George seized his wrist. saving to
him, eagerly:
I'm Gods name. silence
My sister-my sister! Give me back
my sister," cried Agnes. in hor paroX-
ysm of anguish and despair. struggling
with the slaves who surrounded and
paralyzed her movements.
"Adieu. Agnes!" sobbed Hera. 81 go
to my death! Edward. adieu: We
shall meet again in heaven
Edward. frantic. exclaimed in agony:
"RutfianS. kill nc. also. In pity. kill
RE-
The native who carried Hcra now en-
tered the tomb, and the bronze door
closed upon the miserable girl.
1t was more than Agnes could en-
dure.
''Hera. Hera. I. too. die she muir
INJURED. fcebly. and fell senseless in the
arms of those by whom she was sur
rounded.
Kazil, who for some time had glided
in and among the thickest of the
crowd. now approached George. whiS-
pering:
Master. what is to he donc:''
"Patience. answered the false IA
jah. Patience"
''Saugor.' commanded the princess,
pointing toward Agnes. ''have litter
prepared and have this youn" girl talk
en-, without delay. to Doorgal Sahib's
palace"
1T shall be done" answered Saugor.
who disappeared to acquil himself of
his mission, just as the valet, Djerid.
rapidly travcrsing the various groups
and approached the princess.
What brings you, Di"iid:" she
asked.
"A revelation"
Can you not speak out:''
NO, princess. That whic!, have to
say your ear alone must hear"
Without answering. and not without
Il gesture of surprise. She withdrew Il
little distance. mOtioniny Djcrid to fol
low her.
Dierid uttered few words. in Il low
tone. and profound slupefac1ion and
complete incredulity We're depicted UP
on her countenancc.
1T is impossible..' She cried. Il IT,
fuse to believe it,
Vet. madame" returned the valet.
lit is true"
How do you know: Who has told
you:'
"Onc of the escort
He led
80 | thought at first: but lie Swore
to me on Rowhanie'S sacred name:
and. taking such an oath. who dare
pcriurc hinlself:''
ut is we'll. Dierid," replied tho prime
csS. after an inStant'S thought do
not 90 away. and when the moment
comes for action. be ready"
The valet bowed. He los, himself
among the crowd. and soon began to
speak successfully to several Hindoos.
with the air of one who gives or trans
mitS certain orders.
While this passed. Saugor, after clos
ing the bronze door. assembled the steps
leading to the terrace.
"MiStrpSS.' he said. approaching
Diella, here is the key to TIE sepul-
chre''
The princess called the fakir Souni
ancy.
"Fakir." she said. you have uues-
toned the gods and they have an
swcred that they would accept the sac
ritice. Take this key. 1t is to your
care that | confdc the task of watch
fr,sr ~,
ic''
Souniancy eagcly clutchcd the key
extended to him, and his gesture and
expression alike declared:
THE victim will be well guarded
Il expect it," she replied.
Then, advancing toward Edward. she
said:
1T is thus. Sir Edward. revenge
myself. What do you say
The young Englishman lifted his
head, and. in dull voice. which made
her shiver, he uttered only thca:
words:
punishment will follow"
1t seemed to her gloomy prophecy
4 chill passed over her flesh But she
soon regained her self-conrrol. and.
with a sardonic expression repeated:
punishment. you say: You will not
see it, Sir Edward"
''Whc knows?'
You will perish tomorrow bv the
bullets of my slaves!'
Tomorrow. madame. is not yours.
1t belongs to God. Ii is His will which
will be DONE"
''Brusquely. the princess interrupted
him.
Take away this man. she OK
claimed. land let the deepest of my
dungeons answer for his safety"
Instantly her commands We're exc
cuted
"Now for us two. Rajah of uytfera-
bad" she muttered to herself. return
ing to George Malcolm.
The latter, entirely insensible. to all
appearance. to all that had passed un-
der his eyes, continued to smoke.
Prince, promised you IL fete." said
Djella. with smile. Haze [ kept
my word?"
Better than might have imagined
or believed"
you find then. complete. this fete OF
vengeance!'
81 find it worthy Of yourself. my
daughter, and this is to say all"
You have come to see mo MT worl,