The Washington times., 1904-12-04

mortar hut OF Omdurman, and great
tomb is being erected there"
The prince chartered on. The emir
did not seem TO hear him. He had
sprung again to his feet. and was pac-
Ing mp and down like a wild beast, the
Precipitation glistening over his face the
shoulders
The Mahdi is removed he murmured
again and again. 20 merclful, Q gra-
cious GodW
lt was some time before re could be
induced TO give his guest even a glance.
Then at last he clapped his hands and
brought the sheik guards into his pres
ence.
Take this emissary OF the Mahdi and
see that he has a tent TO himself. Feed
him with the best that the camp affords.
AS for the white slave he bears with
him. put her with the women. Co..
But the prince advanced a step, still
elinging 10 Dorothy with a mighty grip.
| mo. holy emir." he said 1T was my
oath that 1 shall bear her safely across
the desert. and never for a moment
leave her. Give her the tent. and / will
sit by the door while she sleeps"
1T cannot be-" said the emir with
decision.
Then give me my camel. and We
Will proceed now on the journey. Ny
oath 10 the khaifa-"
THE khalifa, the khalifa!" exploded
the emir with savage scorn. Co" he
cried out to the sheiks. give the guard
all that he asks. IN the meantime, I
will mediate here alone.
May God bless thee!" murmured the
10 p
away, with the first desperate game OF
strategy settled in his favor.
IL was a comfortable cot wherein
poor Dorothy reposed and her sleer
was refreshing till daybreak. Then the
prince came 10 wake her
This will be the most mOmentous
day OF our journey" he whispered,
'and We had better be stirring. / want
to so out and see what they have done
with our camel and kit. / have no con-
fidence IN these scoundrels.
Dorothy rose Together they went
forth among the curious encampments,
followed by scores OF inquisitiye peo-
pie, regarded with awe by some, by
suspicion on the part Of others. with
interest by al.
II took some time. but AT last their
poor emaciated and bruised camel was
discovered.
To Prince Bardoh's CONSERVATION and
rage he found that although the animal
had received care in his absence. the
kit which she bore had been broken
open and everything Of consequence had
been stolen.
Back to the emlr's tent the prince
went raging. but met with a rebuff
quite unexpected. That worthy dig
nitary kept him waiting for hours be-
fore granting him an audience. ana
then calmly informed the ''cmissary o.
the khallfa" that owing 20 the faci
that he wished his guest 10 answer
some important questions which ne was
formulating. II would be lmpolitic 70
think OF allowing him % go on ahead
OF The emir's army for a few days.
Pray, then" said L. enir with
malicious smile. make myself quite
content with US. and take the much
needed rest which your most remark
able journey has made imperative;
otherwise you may perish before you
reach the noble commander with your
valuable tidlngs."
From that interview poor BurdOm
turned away with a sick heart
4 see 1t all" he moaned when once
more Dorothy was alone with him; the
old villain has ordered our kit Tified;
he has despatched messengers on TO
Osman Digna with the news OF the
Mahdl's death. and he viii tarry here
IN the messengers come from Ber5er
with the confirmation of the tidings--an
event which viii be most disastrous to
f-H,
bring the news of our flight
Then We are virtually prisoners %
Dorothy muru.ured.
THAT and nothing less" said the
prince.