Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-07-07

various rings-dismonds, rubies and
sapphires. Jeweled bracelets were up.
on her wrists. Her form was eleganc
endowed with human life. The COM
bination Of the modern and the cbarac-
teristic dress OF her people made 60
charming a tout ensemble that all who
passed the bazaar paused to gaze at
the girl.
would that one content the mighty
prince Of Bokhara2 2" asked Hafz slyly.
would she7 She is fit for the wife
Of ruler of gods! Who Is sheT"
THAT, my friend, is the daughter OF
Ignatz Biartelkis."
"ETer nameY'
"Koura."
"sons Of heaven! Would he part
with herr"
Rather with his life"
"Then of what avail is all our talk 7"
uaflz noted the detected look on
Mizik's face.
"My friend, thou nrt not experienced
in the world" he said. II have spoken
That is TO be the wife of the son OF the
amer"
"Our heaven born lord will load you
with the jewels of the earth"
II intend that ne shall. 1t is for nc
small amount that l take this risk
Look the other way. The accused
Orskoff Is turning"
AS the handsome soldier moved away
the girl smiled archly at him, and he
saluted her in courtly fashion.
II will drink his blood" muttsred
Milk.
"Be careful, my friend. that be does
not drink yours" said Hafiz. "That
man knows how to fight. His sword
Is. no stranger to the hearts Of his enc.
niles. Come. let US move along. do
not wish to be seen too long opposite
that bazaar. There will be stir when
the thing is known"
Again they went to the kahve kept
by the brother of Hafiz.
Let US, my friend. talk over this
matter" said the Turk after ordering
coffee.
II came for that" said Milk shortly
w i't hVVu w dsh Nhdt yOul
mouth be kept shut" said uafiz. eff
our purpose were known. 1t Is possible
that the great ruler of all the tribes of
the Caucasus would send his armies to
sweep your people from Bokhara"
LET them come; we are very power
ful.'
Hafiz grinned derisively.
Nevertheless keep your tongue 81
lent. Now admitting that I am capa-
Bile OF getting the girl and conveying
her as far as the Caspian. how shall
deliver her to YOU"
ION the Caspian there is a vessel
manned by brave men from the ameer's
dominion. They are Tautiks. as I nm.
and so resemble tho races inha biting
this country that no suspicion will be
aroused. They are faithful to the
amer"
"How can the vessel be distinguish.
ed? Has it q name?"
"There Is no name. 1t is n long, biz OK
vessel purchased from the Persians."
"Tell me the name of the captain"
Ellis name Is Karakal."
Good. Then when find this vessel
whose captain Is Karakal can 60 on
board with my charge and proceed to
Bokhara."
"Certninly."
"But do not intend to DO anything
OF that kind. my friend. That would
be inviting my enemy Orskoff to slay
me. Can Earakal be trusted to convey
the girl to Bokhara and give her to the
ameer!"
"Iniced. yes"
VERY we'll Leave the matter IN my
hands. will so after the thing is
done to Bokhara to obtain my reward,
with you as my guide and to swear
that | deserve it,"
But how will you get the girl and
how will you get to the CaspianY"
Il have not yet determined that most
important matter. l will visit you to-
morrow. or if you wish, will be
pleased to see you here. l may havo
plan then
Very we'll" said Milk, with a crest.
fallen air. II can be trusted"
Il will see you tomorrow" And Ha-
fz EffenU waddled out Of the kahve.