The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-13
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"A
cd in the quarters of one of their num-
Der in the garrison at Calcutta. ChrH-
ter Ashby, captain of dragons, seemed
the mos, deeply interested.
1T is certainly strange" Observed Il
young lieutenant. ''wherc Miss Blatch-
ford could Lave disappeared to. That
it is a case of abduction there is little
doubt in my mind. but who is there
who would tlarc to perpctrate such Il
crime:'
Il know not. WILL" returned AShhy,
but as sure us there is Il heaven above
us | will find her. Gentlemen, she is
my allianccd bride
As tn. young soldier crossed the pa
radr ground white ROBBED duSky form
followed cllsely behind him. When
The two reached spot where the li2ht
,-hich Stryampt from the balrack win
duws did not penetrate. the native
touched the European gently and wills
pcred:
Would Ashby sahib find the lost
maiden? If So Ali can direct him tn
VIII re she fingers"
"Wha-. YOU
"Sahih she is even now Il prisoner in
the palace of the raiah of .Judporc.'
"What. In the power of that heather
prince BY my Sword, Ill go to the
order out my Dragons and tear his
glittcring abode down about his ears
stay. sahib." quickly rcjoincd the
faithful servant. IF English soldiers
were seen about the palace of the rl-
jah. the feeble spark of life which still
hutters in the bosom of the white
maiden would die"
What. Would the villain murder
herr"
"Sahih, Ali has said the maiden
would die and leave no trace of her
death. Listen. sahib. The slaves of the
raiah are friends of Ali, and it is they
who have told him of their master :
captive. Would Ashby sahib enter the
palace of the rajah unaccompanied
save by Al:'
"Why does the light If the raiah'>
eyes weep: 1t should bring i3y II tn"
hq4~A to lie chosen one of 50 great Il
lord" And lovely Hindoo Girl knelt
at the feet of Agnes Biatchford, who
was sobbing bitterly.
She Offered no reply to the kindly
meant speech Of her companion. Pres
entity the damaSk portiere ut one end
of the saloon was lifted. and the l.. w.
himself entered.
when wn. the light of my life cease
weeping and when will Il smile adOrn
the face of her who is loved by the
raiah Of Iudrore:'
Agnes Blatchford sprang to her feet
and. turning upon her prosecutor. eX-
claimed. Never wretch, never, until
she is restored to the home of her ia
Their"
The native prince might have made
answer had it not been for the en-
trance of Il sable Nu5ian, who, falling
fiat upon his face, begged forgiveness
for the intrusion.
Speak. slave. What would YOU ut
this time:'
Most mighty and powerful raiah."
said the black. will it please the son
of king to lo1k upon that which his
servant has brought him.
THE curiosity of the IA jah is aroused.
Let him see.'
The Nubian arose and left the apart
mcnt, but reappcared in Il moment.
ushcring in Il closed palanluin which
was borne upon the shoulders of -four
blacks like himself.
y sardonic smile played about the
lips of the "a .iah as he stepped forward
to lift the rich curtain Of the litter.
The next moment he started back in
the hilt of his scimitcr.
But before he could draw tie blade
- the sword OF Captain Ashby WAS at
his throat.
"Wrctch" exclaimed the soldier.
"Were you Christian | would award
you IL moment to make your peace
with the Almighty. But, inlidc do"
that you are, look your last upon
things earthly, for your time has
Gomez
The rajah essayod to call for as
sistancc, but the call died away on bis
lips. for his eyes fell upon Il body of
Dragons that were rapidly filing the
apartments. Lieutenant Carleton
sprang forward and struck UP the
blade of his captain.
Your pardon, sir. DO not forget
and overstep your authority. This
rajah is a man in high position. The
British government should deal with
him.
"Lieutenant, | thank you" returned
the captain. with more compoSurc.
1t was now that Captain .Ashhy first
seemed Ia take notice of the girl whom
he had rescued. Springing to her side