The indicator., 1904-08-06

Russ.H Aeld chair. The wounded man
was then picked up. and the three
started Oh.
"Tsn ne more about these monks"
aid Harvey a. they went along.
They are priests Of the religion Of
DoddhA- -sAkymuni They are good and
holy msn-"
"Havs not heard somewhere that
tAsy are supposed to be gifted with the
power to foretell the future-a sort of
second dghtr'
Eyes. they have magic sight"
Are tbs Zannucks believers In these
Donksr'
"Yss. all OF them"
"How shall We know when we reach
tAis monasteryr'
There IL . light at the pool. II
can b. bathed in the sacred pool of
Batooaa. shall be cured"
what pool il thatT'
'-rhs life Giving pool Of Batoola. It
b Just within the nrst gate. One who
bathss in It IL made holy and is given
much power by the Dalai lama"
watch for the light. But the dawn
= breaking; We shall soon be able to
~ for ourselves"
An hour later they saw the stone
walls Of the lama monastery.
t.The first gate 10 there" said the Bo-
hAaran. who proved to be a young,
handsome fellow and seemed inclined
10 be friendly.
"How do we call themT asked Har-
w as they reached the iron gate.
-There 10 a rope. Pull 1t, and bell
will ring"
Harvey pulled a rope that dangled
from above, and inside a bell tolied
twice. Immediately the wicket Of the
oats was opened.
"Who thus disturbs the peace Of this
holy cityT asked a voice.
The hooded face of a monk peered
sut at them.
"A wounded soldier of the ameer who
sseks thy help" answered the young
Bokharan.
"Enter.-
The gate was opened, and the monk
walked away. leaving the three Mt the
edge Of large pool. Soon other monks
in their peculiar garb. wearing hoods
that hid their faces. came toward them.
and the wounded soldier was laid up
su q bed brought from the interior.
Another wall could be seen. and in
side OF this was large building.
"He shall be bathed in the pool by
eur brothers," said one Of the priests.
THE living waters Of Batoola will
surely heal his wounds"
The gatekeeper went to lock the gate.
.Nay, good father" said Harvey; do
not lock the gate. When we learn Of
the effect Of the bathing on our friend,
We will proceed upon ou. way"
An aged priest was coming toward
them. followed by several others. The
faes Of the old priest was kindly. and
a. be examined the wounded man
Harvey watched him closely.
"He's my man." he said.
The old lama gave several orders,
which his interiors put into execution,
and then turned away. Harvey inter
espted him.
"Holy one" he said as he walked BY
the old priests side. may one who
knows but little of thy race and reli-
01on ask 4 boon?"
SAll men may come to US and learn"
ut IL not to learn. for there Is not
time. I wish to do that which perhaps
y not according to your laws. Not
Tar from here are wicked men, hun
6reds Of them. who have stolen two
young women and will perhaps harm
them II we cannot rescue them. Two
Of ~ against so many are powerless,
bat We could do something by strategy
n We wore the garb of your order.
have gold, and here-here is q watch
from faron America, here is a dia-
mond ring from Paris: these viii /
give to enrich thy temple for the use
Of two such outfits Of clothing a. thy
people wear"
The old priest looked at him curl
ously.
This request never has been made
before. do not understand. Wouldst
thou seek to harm Us by a wrongful
actf"
els It wrongful to rescue young wo-
men from robbersr
"Nay, but the robe OF Z holy man
must not be soiled with blood"
II promise that no stain Of crime
shall rest upon 1t. II blood there L.
II shall be our own"
The cleaning diamsod attracted tbs
Old priest. He listened to the ticking
Il the watch.
"rhsy are wonderful and bsauu-
ful. And wouldst thou give both for
ths use Of two OF these garbsr
"Xes, gladly"
"Coms with me-"
Harvey mouoned to Orsko6. who
followed him.
what are you after nowr' he ask.
ID.
"You and arc to become monks
"a and feeble monks-"
Orskon stared in amusement. His
amasement grew as he saw Harvey
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