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as volunteer. Then he came away,
his mind seo.hing with all manner Oh
strange ideas, while the one question
he kept putting to himself as he made
his way to his chambers in the Temple
was: What will Gertrude think of
this?"
1t was not until he rose the next day
that Ernest Vaughn realized what he
had done He, the studious scholar,
the man of quiet, retired disposition
and not very strong health, who had
never yet found himself in circum-
stances involving any serious task up
on his physical strength, had commit
ted himself in the eyes of the world
to an undertaking of which 1t was i'm
possible to foresee the consequences.
1t was with a new interest that he took
up the paper and scanned the columns
which discussed the prospects of war.
In spite of himself, he could not resist
a certain feeling of relief as he perused
the prophecy of one correspondent that
matters were beginning to quiet down,
but this feeling was quickly extin-
guished by another telegram which
announced the calling out of yet more
reserves on the part of the government
in Athens. Scarcely had he done
reading the paper, when he found him.
self the object of calls from one and
another of his acquaintance, who
came, some to praise, and some to
chaff. and some to blame him for what
they regarded according to their own
sympath.es and dispositions as a her
ole, foolish, or wicked resolution.
He himself made no attempt to jus
tify it. she praise he rejected, stating
simply that he was going out in the
spirit Of adventure in order to see what
war really was. The chaff he parted
as best he could. The blame he retort-
ed on his critics by remarking that it
could surely be no worse for him to go
out and shoot Turks on behalf of King
George than for the British warships
to go out and shoot Christian Cretans
in the interests of Sultan Abdul Ha-
mid
To not soul did he breathe a hint
as TO the true reason which had led
him to take the step which caused
them SO much surprise.
At the hour named the previous
night, he went around to call upon Mr..
septimus calcraft He found him in q
little study surrounded with papers
MI. Calcraft. whose manner contlre
NED to hsfrny e1uei ~
(inyifed In b r. =
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they proceeded to discuss the situation.
1t is unnecessary to reproduce their
conversation. It is sufhce to say that
Mr.. Calcra,ft was evidently distracted
between real desire to make good his
bold pledges of the previous evening,
and an equally real dread Of the For
eign Enlistment Act, the penalties of
which had recently been illustrated in
the trial of some gentlemen from South
Africa.
Il shall form a COMMITTEES" he said,
"and write to the papers asking for
subscriptions. / have already had let
tiers from some young men who wish
to go out, but of course we shah have
to sift them very care hia idea
is to send out only a certain class of
men if possible-those who have had
some service either in the army or as
volunteers. Are you volunteer he
asked of Vaughan.
Vaughan shook his head.
81 have often been asked to join the
Inns of Court Rifles, but always re-
fused. Playing at soldiers never ap-
pealed to me, but the chance of seeing
serious business is different
How soon should you be prepared to
start?" Mr.. Calcraft inquired.
'The sooner the better. as l under
stand there is a danger that the Powers
may blockade the coast of Greece.
know Greek who is leaving by the
next train for Brindisi, and had some
thoughts of going with him.
Mr.. Calcraft seemed perturbed. His
bold forehead corrugated itself in num-
erous wrinkles.
You had better wait until we have
got some more to go. / should like a
detachment to go out, something that
would create an impression on public
opinion. Besides, we must not be has
ty. We must find out what the law
will allow us to do"
Vaughan shrugged his shoulders with
something of that contempt for the
power of the law which is perhaps nat
ural to one who is professionally be-
hind the scenes.
Il do not care about the law" he
said "A few months as a frst-class
misdemeanant won't hurt me much il
l get back all right | am going out;
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where 1t was handed to the speaker.
who had by this time resumed his seat.
He took it, and read the name.
ernest Vaughan and underneath.
the pencilled words, Volunteer for
Greece
Vaughan himself was a little disap-
pointed at the impression his card ap-
peared to make upon the eloquent
friend OF Hellas. The gentleman in the
Jewish gaberdine read the card with
and expression of face resembling con-
sternation good deal more than rap
ture. 1t was clear that he did not ex-
pect to be taken quite so promptly at
his word. However, he presently put
the card In his pocket and affected to
smile as he gazed around the meeting
in search of the person from whom it
had proceeded.
However, it was not till the last speech
had been made, and the meeting had
begun to dispense, that Vaughan found
an opportunity of forcing his way to
the platform, where he introduced him.
self personally to the tall, thin man.
DO you really mean this?" was the
first question which the orator put to
him.
Certainly" replied Vaughan, who
did not altogether understand the
somewhat cool reception given him.
do understand" he proceeded, ques-
tioning the other in his turn, that you
intend to organizea regular detach-
ment?"
Eyes, | suppose so. We shall see.
Come to my house tomorrow, and we
will talk over it, replied the other.
'iMy name is Mr. Septimus Calcraft,"
and he added an address IN Blooms
bury, of which Vaughan made careful
note.
Brief as their dialogue had been, it
attracted the attention of one of the re-
porters who had been present at the
meeting.
Before Vaughn knew what was hap
pening, he found himself button-holed
by the representative of the great organ
already referred to, which made En-
gland ring with the praises of the en-
thusiasm, the courage. and the desper-
ate determination of the Greek race.
His name was extracted from him, and
his intention of offering his services
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and if l thought there would be any
attempt to stop volunteers it would
only make me the more anxious to
start at once"
Mr.. Calcraft sighed. He evidently
regarded Vaughn as a reckless young
man who was quite capable of not
merely getting into trouble himself, but
of dragging him, Septimus Calcraft
into it along with him.
However, they parted on friendly
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count for himself he proceeded to do
so with boyish vivacity.

count for himself he proceeded to do
so with boyish vivacity.
you know" he said. Il have had
row with my people. The old man
wants me to take up farming. ! won't.
| don't care about it, it's too slow for
me: besides, l don't think that there
is much money in it. want TO see
life. ANYHOW, before,I settle down. So
| told the governor he must let me
have a run around to see things for
myself bit before decided on what |
would do. 1t seemed to me that this
was just the very thing. OF course |
don't know anything about fighting. |
don't much believe there win be a war,
after all. do you? l think they are
only threatening to see what they can
get. You know, those Turks would
lick 'em in no time, / expect. don't
you? l don't believe much in these
Greeks. The Turks are splendid sol
diers. have always heard"
Vaughan could not resist smile as
the young man ratified on.
81 wonder it doesn't occur to you to
go out to Constantinople and volun-
teer for the Turks?" he remarked.
"Oh. no; of course couldn't do that
Besides, / don't know anyone who Is
going to Constantinople. saw 1t stat
ed you were going to Greece. so /
thought / should like to join you. TIE
more the merrier, you know. Besides.
l am told 1t is jolly place. When are
you thinking Of starting?"
1t was evident that William Smith
was not taking his role of volunteer
very seriously; nevertheless, Vaughan
could not see that it lay with him 10
throw obstacles in the others way IL
he chose to come. He seemed bright,
pleasant young fellow, and his company
for the journey would be rather agree
able than otherwise.
We'll" he said in answer to the
youths last question. Il do not sup
pose / shall start for a day or two.
Mr. Septimus Calcraft is forming a
brigade, and the idea was that we
should go out together. However. /
am to see him again tomorrow. and
then we shall see how things shape
themselves. You had better go and
call upon him and talk things over
with him, only don't let him know you
admire the Turks too much because
fancy you viii find him rather prejud-
iced against Them"
William Smith jumped up with a
bright smile.
Right" he said. II will go off and
see him directly. He might make me
an officer in the brigade. How many
do you suppose there will be of us?"
"He talked of hundred" said
Vaughan, but II things go well there
man be many more, of course
William Smith took his departure.
The following day he reappeared,
looking dissatisfied.
Il have seen old Calcraft," he ex-
planned. II cannot make him out at
all. He doesn't seem to want me to
go; says ought to obtain the permits
sion of my people, and that ! am sure
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Such had been the stage arrived at on
the evening of the day on which Ern-
est Vaughn left the presence of his be-
trothed, with the firm resolve OF never
seeing her again. On his way through
the streets, his eye was caught by a pla-
card announcing meeting on behalf
of Greece, to be held that same night
in the centre of London. Smarting
from the wound caused to him by Ger
trude's undisguised admiration of his
Greek rival, his first impulse was to
give the meeting wide berth, but on
reflection, another idea occurred to
him, and he determined to be present.
The meeting had been called for eight
O'Clock. 1t was after nine when
Vaughn succeeded in forcing his way
into corner of the building near the
platform.
The meeting was in full swing, and
the most intense enthusiasm prevailed.
Before he had been five minutes in the
meeting, the excitement of the vast as
sembly communicated itself to him.
That strange, magnetic power, which
resides in every great body of men.
swayed him before he was aware, and
he found himself cheering to the eacho,
the sentiments of speaker after speaker,
as they denounced the iniquities of the
Sultan, and urged upon their hearers
the duty of assisting Greece in the
struggle which that brave nation was
about to commence
Nothing very definite mad been said
SO far as to the form which this assist
ance was to take. In the minds of
some, there appeared to be an idea that
by agitating it was possible to With
draw the Government from the league
of the six Powers, though it was hardly
suggested that the sword of England
should be cast into the scale against
the other FIVE
A more practical turn was given to
the discussion by tall, thin man with
a bald head, wearing a long frock-coat,
the loose skirts of which Mapped about
his knees in the manner of Jewish
gaberdine. After rousing the excite
ment to a high pitch by his fiery senti-
ments, this gentleman proceeded TO
make a practical proposition, which
was calculated to bring down the house.
"And if all other means fail" he
said, striking an attitude beside the
little table on which stood the chair
mans bottle of water and glass, "and if
all other means fail, and was becoming
ineviteble, we must not let the Greeks
fight alone | myself
A deafening cheer interrupted the
speaker.
81 myself" he resumed, almost ere it
had time to die away, "am prepar
ed
He paused.
The meeting too paused, breathless,
with it's hands itching to meet in a
fresh tumult of applause.
The speaker drew himself up swelled
out his chest, and, regarding the meet
ing with the air of a man who is con-
secrating himself to certain death, con-
cluded-"to equip and send out body
of young men to fight for the cause of
Crete
The applause was more moderate
than might have been the case had not
the meeting been led to expect a slight
ly different termination of the SEN
tence Such as it was. however, it gave
time for one of the listeners to take out
his card, scribble a few words upon it,
and pass it up on to the platform,
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to be killed IL go out there. I don't
see That. do you? ] feel sure that there
is not going to be war, to begin with,
and IL there is / am not obliged to go
time out there, and don't see what
right old Calcraft has to prevent me
going out If want to-"
Vaughan found 1t hard to resist
laugh at the youths simplicity. At the
same time, what he told him about Mr..
Septimus Calcraft rather tended to con-
firm the suspicion which was already
terminating in his own mind, that the
gentleman had begun to repent his
rash promise to At out brigade In the
service of King George.
Later on in the day he called on Mr..
Calcraft. Letters had been received in
plenty from young men DESTROYS of
going out TO Greece at: Mr.. Calcraft's
expense, but with regard 20 funds the
response to the appeal had been dis
appointing. Mr.. Calcraft's tone was
responding, and his references to the
Foreign Enlistment Act were more
numerous than ever.
Vaughan found 1t necessary to put
his foot down.
Il am going before the end of the
war he announced, mo matter what
happens. II you like ] will go as your
advance agent in Athens, and get quar-
ters ready for your men as soon as
you like to send them out"
This announcement appeared to en-
barrass the other.
Don't you think you had better
waltz" he suggested.
But Vaughan was firm. He came
away realizing that II he meant to go
to Athens before the blockade was pro-
claimed he would have to start on his
initiative without waiting for the some
what dilatory proceedings of the Com
mfttee
No sooner had he reached his own
rooms than he was astonfshed to find
letter awaiting him, in which body
Of gentlemen. styling themselves "the
friends of Greece" requested the honor
of his company to a dinner at restau-
rant In Piccadilly in honor of his inn
pending departure The invitation in
Guided Mr.. William Smith, who, acting
with the promptitude of his character.
had taken care TO have his own name
inserted in the Phil-Hellenic newspa-
per as one OF the devoted band prepar-
ing to set out to the assistance OF the
Greeks.
vaughans first impulse was to de-
cline the invitation. He detested hum
bug and he had a suspicion that the
gentlemen from whom the invitation
proceeded were not altogether the kind
of men who preferred 10 do good by
stealth and blush to find IL fame.
However, 1t was too late 10 draw
back now: he had become public man
and must take the consequences. In
fact II might be said he had become. In
q measure responsible for the success
OF the volunteer movement. such as II
was. He accepted. and so did William
Smith. who reappeared presently frim-
ming over with delight, and recount
ing with the utmost yolubility hts new
and delightful experiences in the char
acter of popular hero.
The time being short the banquet
was fixed for the following night. What
was the surprise OF Vaughan on enter
ing the room fin which his hosts await
ed him to find himself confronted with
the man whom he had believed at that
moment on the way 10 Athens-Theo-
dore Kalaralis,
ITO be Continued)
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they
primitive inventions
these lines
Chinese SPLENDID
porcelain bronze and lacquer
tiful famous
their sculpture that
dynasty Pkns Colossal figures standing and rec
objects with which they be compared
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CHAPTER III.
yauxhan.s Resolution.

"
The great heart Of England was beat
] Tug. and, as usual it was beating about
u matter which was not It's business
Whether 1t be slavery in America, or
military Injustice in France, it requires
rome foreign subject to thoroughly
arouse the enthusiasm of the British
nation.
This time it was the question OF
Crete. The official government of En-
xland. like the official governments of
other countries, was trying to ignore
announcement facts, as it is the way OF
of1ciai governments to do. The incon-
Nenient fact in this case was that the
hristian Inhabitants of the Island OF
ete had thrown off the yoke of his
|esty the Sultan of Turkey, and de-
ed their country a portion of the
sk Kingdom. Now the official gov
hits, in all manner of solemn
ments. had guaranteed the integ-
nd inviolability of the dominions
Sultan, and, that being SO, the
btious act of the Cretans in
FIRING themselves from his
to that of King George amount
deliberate defiance of the six
est governments in the world
true that there were rumored diff
hoes Of opinion among these gov
ments, but esprit de corps held them
Eetller sufficiently for them all to be
ised in depressing this daring insur-
Ection. They had accordingly intim-
ted to the inhabitants of Crete that
thev must be content with species of
chrysalis existence, described as au-
tonomy under the suzeranity of the
Sultan: and they had followed up this
intimation by another, addressed to the
King OF the Helenes in which they or
dered him to abstain from taking any
step towards accepting the allegiance
Of his self-constituted subjects.
The joint result of these measures
on the part of the six Powers had been
to set the heather on fire throughout
the world of Hellas, and Theodore Kali
arakis had correctly expressed the SEN
timent that, failing Crete, they would
take the occasion to liberate Macedonia
or some other portion of the Turkish
territory, between which and them the
fleets of the Great Powers could not in
terpose.
Actuated apparently by this aspir-
alton, the government in Athens had
begun to mobile, disregarding the re-
monstrances of its powerful friends,
and equally disregarding their threats
OF extending the blockade from Crete
to the ports of the Greek KA gdom.
The enthusiasm had extended itself
beyond the limits of the Greek King
dom. In England the cause of Hellas
was upheld by newspaper organ of
enormous circulation and brilliant elo-
cuence.
The Old Guard of certain political
party had recalled the days of the Bull
garian atrocities, and were looking for
ward to another movement like that
which brought about the downfall of
the Beaconsfield administration in the
year 1880
When the great heart of England
wants to beat it takes hall and calls
its Nonconformtst ministers around it.
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ton Of railroads and improved q transit Is that WIN thrown Qua
virtually beasts
China
performed n psanquins borne poles by the c who
mponbe ~ wheeled vehicle 10 Of these hui
~ pSisSqn pn Srase halted
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+ <xNoPsIs of Preceding Chapters: Err
&&< Vaughan, engaged to Gertrude
5}Geard. duarrels with her because she
31ifl not marry at once. He suspects that
S4e has formed an attachment with
<6ktain Theodore Kalarakis, young
Greek who is about to leave London 10
Hkhf In the Turco-Grcek war.
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Cnje find life St
his
Mrs. Albertyn
There
Napoleon captive At ST Iie lena
might have banen Epis banishmsnt
midst q the Atlantic e nav 81 what has
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IE ORDEAL OF FIRE.
BY ALLEN UPWARD,

eces Of the Courts of Europe "The Yellow Hand
Accused Princess, aThe Prince of Balkstan &c.
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Knight Stands Gan actor walking home)
-~will you tell me how far It is to slob-
town.
Farmer oatcake wal its Jest about
tWelxe miles Il G..
1T Stands Az you sare n
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A Canadian hunter. through an acci-
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the process OF digestion. On giving an
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amount of drink. he could see a multi
Jude of glands in the stomach throw
Ing out little drops Of white fiuid-the
gastric ju.ce-and a slow moving OF
the stomach from left TO right. AFTER
observing the process for an hour ne
gave the man a tumhler of water 10
drink. In about five minute he saw
the dots of white fluid begin to cease
and the movement of the stomach
from left TO right TO case: gradually
the tumbler of water was swept up in
the a~bsorbents, and then. and not until
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f t51s NEWS

Lord Roberts has been gazettea
honorary colonel of the new regiment
of Irish guards.
King Oscar is confined to his bed
with bronchial catarrh, complicated
by an accretion of phlegm in the right
lung.
Lord Alverstone, formerly Sir Rich
ard Webster, will succeed the late
Baron Russell of Killowen as lord
chief justice of England.
Reports from the French army
corps commanders in the recent me-
neuver are unanimous in favor of
automobiles for the army.
A monument emblematic of the bat
tie OF nations" was unveiled at Leipsic.
a choir of a thousand voices partici-
patipg in the ceremony.
A home for women students at Ber-
lin university will be erected, follow
ing the general plan of college DOR
mitories in the United States.
Full returns as TO the wine har-
vest Throughout Germany for the
year show that it is more abundant
ana o. more excellent quality than
for several years previously.
1t is low known that the illness of
King Albert of Saxony, which has re-
Gently become more acute. is due TO
a cancerous affection OF the bladder
which his medical attendants con-
slider incurable.
Comic Henri de la Vault has been
awarded the first prize in the long
distance balloon competition for his
record trip from Paris to Kieff in the
balloon Centaure. He was in the air
t~hirty-five hours.
The latest name that is suggested
to strengthen the British ministry is
a of Lord Pauncefote. AS a mat
ter of fact, however, nothing is known
in official circles of any intention to
recall Lord Pauncefote from his post
at Washington.
The North German Lloyd Steamship
company and twelve other German
steamship companies have decided to
enforce a 10 per cent increase in pas
senger fares TO India. Australia, China
and Japan, in consequence of The in
crease in the price Of coal.
Conan Doyle, it seems, was defeated
for parliament through a false poster
spread broadcast throughout Edin-
burg on the morning of election. The
poster, which was printed in large
letters, declared hat Doyle was not
only a Roman Catholic, but a Jesuit
in disguise, AMI was also scheming to
undermine the Church of Scotland.