Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-27

of The Daily Telegraph was therefore
obliged to submit to the common lot,
resolving to protest later and to obtain
satisfaction for such treatment But
the journey was not the less disagree
able to him, for his wound caused him
much pain, and without Alcide Jollvets
assistance he might never have reached
the camp.
JolIvet. whose practical philosophy
never abandoned him. had physically
and morally strengthened his compan-
ion by every means in his power. His
first care when they found themselves
definitely established in the Enclosure
was to examine Blount's wound. Hav-
ing managed to draw off bis coat, he
found that the shoulder had been only
grazed by the shot.
This is nothing" he said; "a mere
scratch. After two or three dressings
you will be all to rights"
"But these dressings" asked Blount.
81 will make them for you myself"
"Then you are something Of doc.
tor?'
"All Frenchmen are something Of
doctors"
And on this affirmation Alcide, tear
ing his handkerchief. made lint Of one
piece. bandages of the other. took some
water from a we'll dug In the middle OF
the inclosure. bathed the wound. which
happily was not serious. and skillfully
placed the wet rag on Harry Blounts
shoulder.
Il thank you, NJ. Jolivet," said Har'
~, stretching himself on q bed Of dry
leaves which his companion had ar.
ranged for him in the shade Of a birch
| tree.
"Now let US talk of what we ought
to do. I assure you have no Intention
of remaining prisoner to these Tar
tars for an indefinite time"
"Nor l either"
1--WE will escape on the first oppor'
tunity?"
Eyes, IL there is no other way Of re-
gaining our liberty"
"Do you know Of any other?" asked
Blount, looking at his companion.
Certainly. We are not belllgerents;
we are neutral. and we will claim our
| freedom"
"From that brute of Feofar-khan?"
"No: he would not understand" an
swered Jolivet; "but from his lieuten'
ant. Ivan Ogareff."
HE Is n villain"
"No doubt. but the villain Is Rus
sian. He knows that 1t does not do to
trifle with the rights Of men. and be
has no interest to retain us. On the
contrary. But to ask favor OF that
gentleman does not quite suit my
taste"
But that gentleman Is not In the
camp. or at least have not seen him
here" observed Blount.
HE will come He will not fall to
do that. He must join the emir. Sibe'
ria is cut in two now. and very certain.
ly Feofar's army Is only waiting for
him to advance on Irkutsk."
"And, once free, what shall we do?"
"Once free. we will continue our
campaign and follow the Tartars until
the time comes when we can make our
way into the Russian camp. We must
not give up the game. No. indeed; we
have only just begun"
The event so much wished for by Jo'
livet and Blount, so much dreaded by
Michael. occurred on the morning OF
the 10Th Of August.
| On that day the trumpetS sounded,
the drums beat. the cannon roared. A
huge cloud Of dust swept along the
road from Kalyvan. Ivan Ogaref. fol-
lowed by several thousand men. made
his entry into the Tartar camp.
At the first flourish Of the trumpets
several officers of high rank. followed
by q brilliant escort Of Usbeck horse
men, moved to the front Of the camp to
receive Ivan Ogareff.
Arrived In his presence, they paid
him the greatest respect and Invited
him to accompany them to Feofar'
Khan's tent.
Imperturbable as usual, Ogareff re.
piled coldly to the Difference paid to
him. He was plainly dressed. but from
sort Of impudent bravado he still
wore the uniform of Russian officer.
AS he was about to ride on to pass
the enciente Of the camp. Sangarre,
passing among the officers Of the es
cort. approached and remained motion
less before him.
| nDorof
Nothing"
"Have patience"
"Is the time approaching when you
will force the old woman to speak"
ut Is approaching, Sangarre."
"When will the old woman speak"
"When we reach Tomsk."
"And we shall be there
"In three days"
A strange CLEAN shot from Sangarre'a
great black eyes. and she retired with
a calm step. Ogareff pressed his spurs
into his horses TANKS and, followed by
his staff of Tartar officers, rode toward
the emir's tent.
Feofar-Khan was expecting his lieu
tenant. The council. composed Of the
bearer Of the royal seal, the khodja
and some high officers, had taken theil
places In the tent.
Ivan Ogareff dismounted, entered and
stood before the emlr.
Feofar-Kahn was a man Of forty,
tall. rather pale. Of a fierce counte'
nance and eyes with an evil express
sion. A curly black beard flowed over
his chest. With his war costume, coat