Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-03-29
CHAPTER XII.
ROGER TRUEMAN: HIS RECORD CON-
CLUDED.

ROGER TRUEMAN: HIS RECORD CON-
CLUDED.
November 22.-Though gradually re-
covering from the effects of the terri
BILE strain to which l had been sub
jected In the recent fight, and the cruel
wounds inflicted by my captors on my
ankles and wrists. was still unable
! was aboard being arrived alongside
the quay, 1t was found necessary TO
carry me ashore. which was according.
ly done by the same two young Turks
who had tended me since the day of
my capture. l was placed on a litter
and securely strapped to 1t; not, l be-
lieye. because of any fear that should
attempt to escape, but to prevent my
falling off. These preparations made,
there came to me Turk. older and
more handsomely dressed than the
young Turks, my attendants, who re-
garded me with great attention for
several minutes. He then stopped to
where lay bound. and, Slightly rails
ing my left hand, took gold signet
ring from my third finger, and pro-
anime anything rare and strange.
With an air of great calmness and
satisfaction he placed my ring on the
corresponding finger Of his own hand,
and then gave an order the purport Of
which did not understand, but one Of
the young Turks went away and re-
turned almost Immediately, carrying
piece of crimson silk. The silk was
placed over my face, so that could
see nothing. and the litter upon which
l lay was lifted and carried l knew
not whittier.
1t seemed long time before my
face was again uncovered, but have
since thought that 1t was perhaps not
more than ten or fifteen minutes.
When next 1 saw the light of day l
was in small square apartment. fur
nished as simply as the cabin of the
Turkish frlgate had just vacated. 1t
had but one window, and that long
and narrow. and the wall wherein 1t
was set being of great thickness 1t
seemed little more than a slit. How
which streamed in upon me with so
much brilliance that 1t dispelled the
despair engendered by my unhappy
situation. The old Turk, still wearing
the ring which he had taken from me,
was present when my face was uncov-
hn cty nP
/ loosed. I addressed him in English,
| French and Italian, but he returned
no answer busying himself in issuing
orders to my attendants and some
other Turks there present - for my
benefit, as l afterward found. A car
pet of exquisite workmanship and col
| or was brought in and laid upon the
floor, and afterward luxurious cush-
ions, covereo with rich yellow sill.
were placed around by the walls. On
some of these latter was carefully
laid, and the litter on which had ar
rived was carried away. A bowl Of
sherbet and a dish of delicious fruits
were set down within my reach, my
two young attendants took up positions
near to me with their legs crossed
upon cushions inferior to those on
, which lay, the other Turks withdrew,
and a moment after sounds reached
me as of the door being barred on the
outer side.
In this small room, then, was l kept
a close prisoner for many days-hOw
many know not, for had lost count
of time. was literally supplied with
food and my wounds were carefully
tended so that I made rapid progress
/ toward recovery. My sufferings were
now chiefly mental. wearied my
brain in the endeavor to think why I
was thus incarcerated, and what was
intended to be done with me, but
failed to satisfy myself. The uncer-
tain fate of the unhappy Anita in
creased my anxiety, but could learn
nothing, neither could act in any
way, my attendants being faithful to
their trust. and always refusing to