Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-02

'Tf you had not understood what
wrote" replied Darrell interrupting,
81 should not be here. I told you that
the American consul IN Stavropol was
fully Informed as to the circumstances
OF my trial In that city and my pres.
ence here and that II you were anx-
ious TO avoid an international compli-
cation which would make matters ex-
ceedingly hot for you Y would be well
for you to hear what had to say. I
mentioned also that had a privats
proposition TO make regarding the sur
render OF hoffman Khan"
II am not prepared to treat for the
delivery OF that prince into my hands
today" answered Getehlkoff.
because you feel sure OF taking
himT
Getchiko6 nodded
"Yon may NOT be aware" said Oar
rel, that there is a secret path from
Gredskov to the mountalnsr-
The Russian interrupted him, smiling.
1--WE know all about the secret road"
he said. ''It is fully guarded"
THAT is what wanted to know"
rejoined Darrell II was fairly sure OF
1t, but 1t is pleasure to hear you say
so. The secret was put into your
hands last evening by q man named
Kevski."
Getehikoff started
"Did you arrange this2" he cried
81 did not" responded Darrell. '1
may have wished TO do so, but as
Prince Kilziar was In certain sense
my companion IN arms 1 refrained. 1t
was the private hatred OF so insignifi-
cant a creature as an ex-turnkey in a
prison that overthrow all the shrewd
schemes OF Kilziar and doubtless has
| cost him his hfe-with the Gredskov
treasure, which he values almost
equally. You captured the whole
party, suppose?'
I'VE have them ALL" answered Get
chikofr, 'and the treasure"
'Since the incident has occurred"
said Darrell, 81 intend to use il for
my own purposes"
Il don't know what use you can
make OF it." returned Getchikoff. 1T
is trae that these men fell into our
hands in the manner you mention, but
how that can help you OF the force in
Gredskov is more than can see"
General" interrupted Darrell, "you
were prepared yesterday to make
terms You had, as believe, the di-
| rect authorization OF the Russian COVE
eminent TO show mercy, even to prom
Use a general amnesty under conditions
very favorable to the Circassians. All
| you required was the surrender OF GER
/ IN ~ hA al
laying down Of arms, upon which the
| Circassian soldiers were to return In
safety to their homes. BY a singular
trick Of fate all the persons named by
| you, with one exception-the khan
have fallen into your power. You have
decided, therefore, to enhance your
own military glory by securing an I'M
conditional surrender OF this city. II
| would be an achievement for so young
a general, especially because Il would
have been done in spite Of the weather,
TO which, by the way, you owe much
personally, since 1t has laid all your
superiors fat on their backs In the de-
lirium Of fever and has left you at the
head Of affairs. Yes, you owe much to
the rain, and bless IL with equal fer
vor."
why, may ask7" inquired Getchi.
koff, not without tremor OF apprehen.
sion
Because It enables me to deal with
you" said Darrell
What authority have you 10 deal
with anybodyT demanded Getchikoff.
BEHOLD the signet Of the khan" re
Joined Darrell, displaying the rims
which he had put upon the little finger
of his right hand.
Taking your word that 1t Is a valid
fwarrant," said Getehikoff, what
them"
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