Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-05

will not harm me. The hour has come
when must leave my people for while
ant, Dario. These are my commands.
that none should dare to follow me save
only yourself, TambOosa, who can bring
on the white OK with its load so soon
them to me at Ramah Do you hear me?''
II hear, 1nkosazana." answered the OLD
induna. land thy words split my heart"
yet you will obey them. Tamboosa.
Eyes, will obey them who know what
would befall me otherwise, and that 1t fs
the kings will that none should dare to
thwart thee. even IL they could. Yet
think that very soon thou wilt return to
thy children. Therefore, why not abide
with US until tomorrow, when the waters
will be low?"
"Tamboosa," said Rachel. leaning for
ward and looking him in the eyes. why
did Ibubesi cross this river with soldiers
but a few hours ago-1bubesi, who fed
from the Great Place when the moon was
young that now is full? Look. there goes
IT know not" he answered. looking
down "Inkosazana. tomorrow I will
bring on the white OK to Ramah, and I
will bring 1t alone"
80 be it, Tamboosa. but If by chance
you should not find me ask where Ibu-
an impi. Tamboosa-for me and for this
white man, Dario." and again she bent
forward and looked at him.
81 know not what thou meanest, Inko-
sazana." he replied but Of this be sure
that if cannot find thee. then will seek
for thee. if need be with every spear in
Zululand at my back"
Farewell, then. Tamboosa. and to the
regiment farewell also. Say to the cap
tain that 1t is my will that they should
return to the Great Place, bearing my
greetings to the king and those Of the
white lord, Dario. Look for me tomorrow
at Ramah."
Then. followed by Richard, she rode
her horse past him into the lip Of the
water AS she went Tamboosa drew him
self up and gave her the Bayete. the
royal salute.
Although it was red with earth and
fiecked with foam and the roar of 1t was
loud as it sped toward the sea. the river
did not prove very difficult to ford. But
once, indeed, were the horses swept on
their feet and forced to swim, and then
but few PAGES, after which they regain
ed them and plunged to the further bank
without accident.
Free at last, Rachel with our lives be-
fore US and nothing more to fear" called
Richard in his CHEEKY voice. as he forced
his horse alongside OF hers. Then sud
denly he caught sight of her face and
saw that 1t was white and drawn as
forward on her saddle. clasping It's POM
mel as though she were about to faint.
"What is tit" he exclaimed, in alarm.
Ibid the flood frighten you, Rachel-are
you ill?'
For q few moments she made no an
swer, then Strengthened herself with
sigh and said In a low voice:
Richard. I have been SO long among
those Zulus playing the part Of spirit
that I begin to think I am one, or that
their magic has got hold of me. tell
you that in the roar OF the water i
heard notes.-the voices of my father and
mother calling me and speaking OF you
and, Richard, they seemed to be In great
fear and pain. For q minute Or more
heard them, then dreadful cold wind
blew on me--not this wind. 1t seemed to
come from above-and everything passed
away, leaving my mind numb and empty,
SO that I do not remember how we came
out Of the river. Don't laugh at me. Rich
ard; It is so. The Kaffirs are right; i
have some power Of the sort. Remember
how saw you travelling toward me In
the pool"
"Why should laugh at you. dearest?'
he asked. anxiously. for something OF
this uncanny fear passed from her mind
into his, with which 1t was in tune In
deed, I don't laugh who know that you
are not quite like other women. But, Ra-
chel, the strain of those two months has
worn you out, and now the reaction ID
too much. Perhaps it Is nothing"
Perhaps" she answered, sadly. Il
hope So Richard, what Is the time?"
about a quarter to 6, to judge by the
sum-" he answered.
"Then we shall not be able to reach
Ramah before dark"
mo. Rachel, but there is a good moon. "
eyes, there Is a good moon; wonder
what it will show U.s." and she shivered.
ITO be continued tomorrow