Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-06-13
NY Str'a'1lg est Case
BY GUY ooTI1BY.
Author % NlKoLA, RIM BEAUTIFUL WHITE nEvll
PhARos, THE EGYPTIAN Etc.
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PART 1.-Three rogues, Hayle, Kltwater
and Codd. meet at Singapore Latter two
ure at sengkor-Wat--old Burmese ruin
near Chinese border. Hayle only half be-
levss account. but nevertheless agrees TO-
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The shadows of evening were slow.
" falling as the little party Of which
Kitwater, Codd and Hayle, with two
Burmen, servants, were members, OBJ
tanned their first view of the gigantic
ruins of which they had come so far
in search. For many days they had
been journeying through the jungle,
now the prey of hope, now Of despair.
They had experienced adventures by
the score, though none of them were
of sufficient Importance to be mar
rated here, and more than once they
had come within hairs breadth OF
being compelled to retrace their
steps. They rode upon the small,
wiry ponies of the country, their serv-
ants clearing way before them with
their parangs as they advanced Their
route,s for the most part, lay through
inn er1xa I'M nj NJ /
well-nigh impossible for them to
force way through it. It was as il
nature were doing her best to save
the ancient city from the hand of the
spoiler. At last, and so suddenly that
it came upon them like shock, they
found themselves emerging from the
jungle. Below them, in the valley,
peering up out of the forest, was all
that 1emsfned of a great city, upon
the ruined temples of which, the set
ting sun shone with weird effect.
AT last" said Hayle, bringing his
pony to standstill and looking down
upon the ruins. LET us hope we shall
have penetrated their secret before
we are compelled to say good-by to
them again" .
Hear, hear to that said Kit
water; septfmus Codd, however, never
said a word; the magic hand of the
past was upon his heart, and was
holding him spellbound.
They descended the hill, and, when
they had selected a suitable spot, de-
cided TO camp upon it for the night.
Next morning they were up be-
times; the excitement of the treasure
hunt was upon each man, and would
not let him tarry. It would not be
long now, they hoped, before they
would be able to satisfy themselves
as to the truth of the story they had
been told, and of the value, of the
hopes in which they had put their
trust. Having eaten their morning
meal, they took coun sci together, ex-
amined the plan FOR the thousandth
time, collected their weapons and
tools, babe their servants keep a
the city. The morning sun sparkled
upon the dew, the birds and monkeys
chartered at them from the jungle,
while above them lowered the myriad
domes and sculptured spires Of the
ancient city. It was picture that
once seen would never be forgotten.
So far, however, not sign of human
life had they been able to discover;
indeed, for all they knew to the con-
trary, they might be the only men
within so miles of the place. ~.
Leaving the jungle behind them,
they found themselves face to face
with a curious stone bridge, spanning
the lake or moat which surrounded
the city, and in which the lotus flower
bloomed lukuriantly. When they had
crossed the bridge, they stood in the
precincts Of the city itself. On either
hand rose the ruins in all their soli-
tary grandeur palaces, temples, mar
ket places. and houses in endless con-
fusion; while, at the end Of the
bridge, and running to right and left
as far as the eye could reach, was q
high wall, constructed Of large stones,
each one Of which would have re-
quired the efforts Of at least four men
to lift it. These, with a few excep-
tions, were in an excellent state Of
preservation. Passing through the
massive gateway the travellers found
themselves in an open square, out of
which streets branoa1ed off to the right
and left, while the Jungle thrust in its
inquisitive nose oza every possible oc-
casion. The silence was SO impress
sive that the kaen found themselves
speaking in whispers. Not a sound
was ,tobe heard save the auttering Of
birds wings among the trees, and the
obscene dhattering of the monkeys
among. the leaves. Frem; the first
great square fhe street began gradu.
ally to ascend; then another,moat was
crossed, and the second portion Of tie
city was reached. Here the buildines
were. larger, and the sculpture upon
the wa4as more impressive even Than
before. In the narrower streets
creepers traded from side to: side, al.
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