The Washington times., 1911-08-13

powers of the Unknown. That we
shall probably remain for week,
more or less, and that our stay must
be blessed with every good of the
lamasery, and that any failure to do
| this will be visited upon the inmates.
l haven't spoken of the girls yet
| that will come later, after We have
more fully established ourselves and
can strike these fellows dumb with
! terror at a minutes notice. Leave
everything to me, look wise, and,
where a fitting opportunity occurs.
Padma tangyid-but don't force it.
Say anything to me you choose-not
a word will be understood"
l thanked him, and drew the mantle
of authority more closely about me.
could see that the foreign speech be-
| tween US was not without its effect
and that GWynnes lofty and disdain-
full manner, his mission and super
natural calling were impressive.
When tea was served, we drew our
selves aIoof and partOok of 1t alone
Gwynne bestowed an occasional nina
tory glance upon those who stood
round us. Even this simple act of
hospitality was not allowed to pass
without the imprint OF superiority.
Everywhere in Tibet the tea is
wretchedly poor, though 1t is drunk
universally. 1t Is churned with but
ter and served with tsamba-barley
The butter is invariably rancid, as
it is not esteemed so highly If fresh.
The ceremony of tea being over, we
were conducted to our sleeping cham
Der, which we found fairly comforta-
bic for country which is ignorant
OF the European meaning of the word
comfort
The monk who conducted US to this
apartment was old and savage. He
wore the usual Charms-talismans-
human bones and other gruesome OBJ
! jects common to his tribe, and regard
ed US with disfavor. The mans face
and head were thickly covered with
hair, while his eyes were bIoodsbot
and lowering.
The heavy door, which looked as If
II might have dated back to the
middle ages, swung on it's massive
hinges and we We're alone
Gwynne looked at me- / looked at
Gwynne. Four hands clasped each
We haven't got away yeti"
No; but 1t surely can't be as hard as
Gwynne WASN'T SO sure about II He
said he hoped not, and trusted We
should find the girls, though the farT
that We had reached Tad-sa-fuh did NOT
give him perfect assurance even of
There's a lot to do" he said-'.a
lot to be thought out, before we can get
away with them
He went on to explain that il would
NCNbNlSSS bH ulllCuII IOF a. SOrcefer To
OBTAIN an interview with the girls. That
In these lamaSeTies, wnere both monks
and nuns were admitted, the strictest
espionage was maintained over the
allowed TO See them.
But OF course it can and must be
Managed he added, as | don't pro-
pose to go back without the Varney
How did you manage it before?" 1
asked
BY stratagem!'
why won't stratagem work again?"
IT Will, of course; but we must vary
The lamas stand in great dread of
witchCraft. Scarcely one but would
obey or give up his most precious be-
longing on demand of veritable man
OF magic. Their goodwill is sought
their prayers regarded as peculiarly eff
ficacious-whiIe their maledictions strike
terror to the soul of the most SANITY
ABBOT. Gwynne knew this from his
previous visit, and had prepared him
self for the part. Always an adept at
mechanical and sleight-of- hand tricks
he had perfect confidence Ill his ability
to deceive the lamas.
His only doubt was whether he could
muuce them to give up such a valued
possession as the Varney girls.
shall give an entertainment to-
night, and shall call for the American
girls. If they refuse to bring them out.
l shall show them a few tnings more"
where's your stratagem?" l asked.
In the etheric current. l can make
be war in the lamasery."
When we had bathed and changed
our Clothing-the outer covering was.
OF course, the same-we went again to
the grand hall, which was warmer and
more comfortable
Here the lamas again gathered around
US, but gesture from Gwynne held
them at proper distance. We lighted our
pipes, which in shape and size were
quite foreign to our hosts, who looked
upon US with growing wonder.
GWynne' manneT-the way he had of
blowing blue and yellow smoke through
MS noStrlls by means of tinted tale
was astonishing to ali present and he
got universal respect
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