The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-08


upon as an ally Turks had
bound and robbed him.
took sign language. his
side out showed the red wets left his wrists
by the tight then angry in the
direction Of the town.
the Tatar nodded gravey issued order
By this time the warriors were busy pitching tents
before making preparations
formal SIEGE In obedience to the cheftains orders Rob
given place within of the tents nearest the wall
and supplied with brace Of brassmounted pistols
dagger with sharp zigzag edge These evidently to
assist the boy in fighting the Turks and he was well pleased
to have them His spirits considerably when he found
he had fallen friends, although most Of his
rades had such evil faces that it put
the Character Markers to judge their natures with fair
degree Of
II can't very particular company I keep"
he thought and this hasn't tried to murder
the rascay Turks did So for I'll stand in with
the scowlng chief and try shot at the thieves who
robbed side may get chance
of property. It's slim chance, of but it's
the only hope have left'
That evening opportunity occurred for Rob
win glory in the of his friends Just before
down the gates of the city flew open and swarm of Turks
mounted issued forth fell
their enemies. The Taars, who did expect the
opposing they
found themselves conflict, fight
ing desperately for their lives In such battle however,
the Turks at disadvantage, Tatars
slipped beneath their disabled Them bringing
both the animals and their riders to the earth.
At the first onslaught Rob shot his pistol at Turk and
wounded him severely that he fell from his horse III
sany the boy seized the bride the stee
back and the moment had dashed into the thicest
all Sides but the Garment Of Repuson saved him from
single scratch
When his pistols had been discharged he caught
broken handle spear, club. galoping
the Of the belaborng
he could The Tatars cheered followed him. the
Turks were so amazed at his miraculous escape from their
bullets that they became terrified thinking
life and protected by powers.
This helped battle, and
long the pressed back the
through the gates. which hastily fastened behind
them
prevent a repetition sally
invested gates open
them they likely to let in oppose
them .'...' T.
being moved up an OPP
who had robbed him, they among
fallen.
"Those fellows cowardly part in a
fight declared the boy but he much disappointed
nevertheless he felt helpless without the electric
tube the travelling machine. - .5-~ b. .-
The Tatar chief called Rob to his tent and pre-
scented him with beautiful ring with
blood ruby in acknowledgment of his services This
made the boy feel he said the chief
you're all right, old man, you look like a
electrical devices back, you trump
long I live" r.-
The chief thought this express
yRobs gratitude, so he bowed solemnly in return.
During the night that followed upon first engage
of the Turks boy lay trying
devise to capture city.
high and thick to be either scaled by the Tata
who had artillery whatever within the walls
the fertile Of the oasis giving besieged
ply Of water and provisions, while besiegers
1ged to subsst what they brought
with them. --.,.-
before dawn Rob left his tent and went out to
look at the great wall The stars plenty of light