Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-05-26
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ICT he Captain of the
3 10y .Janizaries E
8 By JAMES NJ. LUDLOW
SS b. b M LrBbw r
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BY JAMES NJ. LUDLOW


OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
In the gathering gloom Constantine
approached the extreme edge OF the
camp, where those who were to bring
IN the rear had Just mounted. A sol.
der, somewhat separated from the 9TH
ers, was leading several horses, either
n relay I'm case of accident to the others
or those animals whose saddles had
been emptied during the fight at the
konak. Constantlne's appearance was
evidently surprise to the soldier, who
eyed him closely, but made no move
ment indicating suspicion beyond that
Of a rather pleased curiosity. The man
made low salaam, bowling his turban
to the saddebow. and addressed him:
"Will you not mount. sire;" without
responding Constantine lcapcd into
saddle
You will pardon me- captain" con
tinued the soldier You are welcome
back, for we are in better heart when
you are with us"
Thanks. good fellow" said Constan-
tine, "but | have not returned yet; Mt
least my return must not be known to
the troops until the morning. We will
take your tongue out IL you tell any
one am back without bidding"
'You speak the Servian excellent
well, captain"
zone must get used to It and every
other tongue in commanding such II
mixed crew ns the sultan gathers into
his army" said Constantine.
"You janizaries are wonderful men,
replied the soldier. you know all Ian
guages. There was the little aga l
once
"No matter about that now" said
Constantine, interrupting him. II want
you for Il special duty. Can l trust
you to do me an errand? II you do 1t
well, you will be glad Of 1t hereafter"
/ aye, aye, sire, with my life, and my
lips as mute as the horses"
IL captured girl last night. She
knows something would find out by
close questioning. l must have her
brought to the rear"
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cover 1t with my dagger In her heart,
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the assumed captain, then repeated te
some one behind him. Two other forms
appeared, one or them woman.
Anticipating his orders, the second
trooper united rope from about his
| own waist and handed II, together with
the rein OF the horse the woman rode
to Constantine. Then, making low
obeisance, the two troopers withdrew
a little distance to the rear.
The other end of the rope which Con
stantine held was about the waist OF
the captive. Drawing the lead horse
close to his own and dropping his tur
ban more over his face Constantine
! closely scrutinized' the features Of the
woman. She was Morsinia.
where are you taking me? II YOU
have the courage, kill me-" said the
girl.
Constantine replied only by whistlinp
snu'eii Vi an A'ou,i'a' n".
are you "h A'o ' lenesuue
coh.ihuea 'he elr. Hou'u you no' ~