The Raymer enterprise., 1911-10-26

again that night 1t would be upon the
farther side Of the Gateway of Swords.
For himself. his path Of duty lay clear
to the Virginian's vision: like Laber-
touches. 1t was the road to Kathpia-
pur. He had no more doubt that So
phia had been conveyed thither than
he had OF Farrells presence before
him.
He thought swiftly Of Dulla Dads
parting admonition: "You shall find
but one way to Kathiapur."
We'll, sir? Well?" E1asperated BY
his silence the Political sprang to his
feet and brought the riding-crop
against his leg with smack like q
gun-shot Have you nothing to say!
Don't you realize what 1t means when
white woman disappears In this land
Of devils? Good God! you stand there.
doing nothing. saying nothing. like a
man with heart Of stone!"
Speak French" Amber interposed
quietly. He continued in that tongue.
his tone so steady and imperative that
It brought the half.frantic Englishman
to his senses. Speak French. You
must know that we're spied upon
every instant: every word We speak
is overheard. probably. Tell me what
happened-how II happened-and keep
COOL"
You're right; beg your pardon"
Farrell. collected himself There's lit
tie enough to go on. You dis.
appointed US this morning. During the
day We got word from a secret but
trustworthy source to look out for
trouble from the native side. Never.
theless, Raikes and I were obliged
by reason of our position, represent.
ing Government, to attend the banquet
in honor Of the coronation tomorrow.
We called In young Clarkson-the mis-.
sionary. you know-to stay in the
house during our absence. When we
returned the Resldency was deserted
only We found Clarkson bound
gagged, and nearly dead OF suffocation
in closet. He could tell us nothing
had been set upon from behind Not
servant remained. But, by
the way, your man Doggott came in
by the evening dak-tonga."
Where's Raikes?"
Gone to the palace to threaten Sa'
lig Singh with an army corps"
you know the telegraph wires are
cut?"
Yes. but how"
Never mind how I know-the
story's too long. The thing to do is to
get troops here without a days de.
lay"
But how?"
Take Raikes. Clarkson, and Dog
gott and ride like hell to Badshah
Junction. Telegraph from there. The
four Of you ought to be able to fight
your way through"
But, man. my daughter!"
81 know where to find her-or think
do. No matter which. I'll find her
and bring her back to you safely. or
, die trying. You spoke Just now OF a
secret but trustworthy source of In.
formation: work with 1t this night
can't mention names-you know
why; but that source was In this room
ten minutes ago. He's gone after
your daughter now. follow. No-l
go alone. It's the only way. l know
how you feel about 1t, but believe me,
the thing for you to do is to find some
way to summon British troops. Now
the quicker you go. the quicker I'm
OF. ] can't-darent move while
you're here"
Farrell eyed him strangely. 'T'll
CO." he said after pause. But
why cant i"
There are Just two white men liv'
ing, Colonel Farrell. who can go where
! am going to look for your daughter
tonight. I'm one Of them. The other
is-you know who"
one OF US Is mad" said Farrell
with conviction 81 think you arc"
"Or else know what I'm talking
about. In either event you only hinder
me now. Please CO."
The Virginlan followed him to the
doorway. Farrell's horse. docile
well.trained animal, had come to the
edge OF the veranda to wait for his
master. Otherwise the compound was
as empty as the night was quiet
Mounting, the Political waved silent
farewell and spurred of toward the
city. Amber passed back through the
bungalow to the bund.
He lifted his voice and called: "Ohe
Dulla Dad!"
There came soft shuttle OF feet on
the stones behind him, and the stunt.
ed, white.clad figure of Dulla Dad
stood at his side, making respectful
obeisance. 'Hazoor!"
you damned spying scoundrel."
Amber cried. enraged. You've been
waiting there by the window. listen.
ing!"
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