Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
rEI AFTER AIN.

Men still running, We're disappearing '
the distant hills The Swede ana the -Aii-e
lean We're entirely alone. The Toy SHIPS
continued TO launch their polyphemian mis-
ses.
Are they firing at u.s." gasped Curtis
"Yudging from appearances. shouiu say
Ahay were" replied his companion
Icur t'retans had turned back and We're
running toward the ruined biocHnouse- olF
was the color bearer OF Lindbonrn COLI
many and no was carrying the Greek flag.
Straight up to the house he ran. ana haha-
ing the standard to one OF his companions,
he climbed upon the wall. AS ne s'cou
there a shell dropped so near that lie was
for moment obscured in cloud OF aust
When the air became again clear ne was
tanning the fagp0le into the soft Hlor'.tr-
Then he iurnped down and away, to-
gether with his comrades. Another sAe.t
exploded thirty feet from the four Cretans'
and only three ran on.
What killed him." asked Curtis
"A fving piece of rock probably. replel
Iindbohrl When 1t is raining six-inch
shells n man must yust take MS chances.
The bornbardment did not last much Ion
ger. The Greek flag was also brough!
down by a shot which ELECTED unboundeo
admiration from the Swede, shell strlKlns
the corner of the house where 1t was
planted.
Curtis realized now for the first time the
peculiar sensations of soldier of fortune
He had been risking his life for tnat nag
yet he saw IT fired upon without the thrlii
. of horror and rage which would have
surged through his heart had 1T been the
American emblem.
They are shooting at the flag?' he ex-'
claimed. noticing that the ships in the bay
had become silent
'Yust So observed Lindbohm: land that
:, Is why they commenced in the first place
They mistook the Turkish officers shirt for
the Greek flag But here he comes now.
Hassan T3ey was powdered as white as
great moth. He advanced with a sprightly
step, the scabbard of his sword jngling
ba Creating Lind
bohm respectfully with military salute,
he turned to Curtis and bowed low his
hand upon his heart He spoke as one who
had hastily prepared an address.
Monsieur. in my own behalf and in that
of my little band. I thank you for saving
our lives. Your heroism and magnanimity
do credit to the nation which you represent
/ beg of you TO accept this sword as q
pledge of my undying gratitude. And he
grasped with both hands his curved scime-
ter in its richly mounted case and held 1T
impulsively toward the American, who
looked amazedy at Lindbohm.
Better take it, said the latter. Need
lessly offend a brave man If you don't"
But what for? Why the deuce should he
give his swOrd?'
Very graceful act. seeing you jumped in
front of the Cretan guns and saved his
life
did I do that? I don't remember any
thing about IT.
Better take it." repeated Lindbohm. He
Is beginning 10 feel embarrassed
urtl> accepted the SClHleltr. Dul toulu
not find appropriate words. The occasion
seemed To demand n set speech.
"Mercf, Mcrcir" he stammered. MY
father will he glad to get this. He is fond
of this sort of thing. He already has pair
of pistols and an old Turkish gun.
And he fell to examining the hilt. which
embossed with silver, and the scah-
bard. adorned with flowers and various ami
mails An awkward silence ensued. broken
al length by Hassan Bey. who addressed
himself to Lindb1hm:
And now. If monsieur does not consider
M a prisoner of war. | will take my leave"
Again sa!uting Lindbohn and salaaming
% Curtis. he turned and walked away.
What II we do now?' asked Curtis. Get
the band together AGAIN."
ITO HI with the band," exploded Lind
bohm. I'm sick of them They fight all
right. but there's no way to enforce disci-
pline- ] think I'll go to America. There
the Americans and SDaniards,' and he
looked drea ufly across the sea.
We weren't fighting Kostakes, after ALL
unused Curtis
Lindbohrn came TO earth with a start and
glanced sharply after the slender, erect
figure of the departing Turk. whose body
OF rock.
Monsieur shouted the swede and
started in pursuit The Turk turned slowly
and waited.
Monsieur will pardon ne" said Lind
bGhm. when he had overtaken Hassan Rey.
81 wish 10 ask a question on behalf of my
1rlenl mere. winch YOU VIII use Your own
discretion in answering"
HaSSan bowed gravely.
Sly friend is Interested in young Cretan
girl. Panayota Nicolades. whom Kostakes
Enendi has abducted. We have been follow
ing k0stakes. but he has disappeared. Do
You know ANYTHING Of him or the girl?"
II know It all: He and the Bashi Ba-
zouks passed by here with the girl who Is
now locked up IN Kostakes' harem at Ca
nea.. He has gone daft over her That is
why he was not here today with his band to
support the block house. as he promised:
He cannot be depended on. He passes half
his time laying siege to the affections of
girl who is already In his power. Bah. Kos
takes is no good. He is only half man
ne IL half Greek.
Hassan had grown suddenly voluble. Kos
takes with his incomprehensble do!ngs.
was evidently thorn in his flesh Rage.
Indignation pity, swooped down upon Cur
It's like food. now hot. now cold as he
thought Of Panayota. restrained in the
house Of that square-tawed. cruel. supercil-
iouS Turk: subject to his vile solicitations.
perhaps his insults
You DO not think he would dare to do
her violence? he cried, as the thought that
he knew where Panaycta was and might
YET save her seemed almost to lift him from
the ground
And why not?' demanded Hassan. But
BAH with indescribabIe scornl. 1T is the
Christian blood In him tell you. He wants
her To love him-bahr'
Curtis face was flushed. and he was
trembling with eagerness- Lindbohm pale
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his lips. bugle sang out, sweet and clear
In the distance.
1T Is the Cretan trumpeter,'' remarked
the Turk. so, once more. au revoir and a
thousand, thousand thanks"
II am done with the troop" said Lind
bohn Il cannot control them. and / am
soldier. ] Will not fight where discipline
Is impossible. My friend and wish to go
70 Canea. We-we-desre to take ship and
leave the island
Then come with me-" cried Hassan
gaEly- i Will pass YOU through the lines
ana may be able in some way to prove NV
gratitude to this gentleman who has saved
my life. VOLTA. we are comradesr' and
stepping between Curtis and Lindbohm he
Crashed each by the arm. Again the bugle
sounded.
They can fight unused the Swede srd
denly stopping and looking back over his
shoulder but no discipline, no discipline,
AllOns. monsieur"
CHAPTER xxx
kostlkes had something of Importance IN
say 70 Notwithstanding unpleasant TO
Judge from his perturbed appearance The
door 10 her room failed To oDen at the first
turning of the key, the lock was old and
worn and the bolt did not always respond.
But kOstakes did not calmly try again like