The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

white garments ne slipped noiselsssiy
from the room, and Amber knew in
stinctively that if they were to meet
again that night it 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. it was the road to Kathpia-
pur. He had no more doubt that So
phia had been conveyed thitAer than
he had of FarrelIs presence before
him.
He thought swiftly o: Dulla Dads
parting admonition: You shall find
but one way to Kathiapur."
well, sir? Well?" Exasperated by
his silence the Political sprang to his
feet and brought the ridinScEop
| against his leg with a smack like
gun-shot. Have you nothing to say?
Don't you realize what 1t means when
a white woman disappears in this land
of devils? Good God! you stand there,
doing nothing, saying nothing, like
man with a 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 gpied upon
every instant; every word we speak
is overheard, probably. Tell me what
happened-how it 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 VIC
returned the Rcsidency 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 Boycott 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 Raikcs, CIarkscn, and Dog
gott and ride like hell to Badshah
Junction. Telegraph from there. Tho
four Of you ought to be able to fgh.
your way through"
But, man, my daughter"
Il know whore to find hCr-or thinl
l do. No matter which, III find her
ana bring her back to you safely. or
die trying You SPOKE just now OF
secret but trustworthy source Of in
III III .ALA- b. VI n Win IL l'llS Il 4ANlS
I cant mention names-you know
why; but that source was in this room
ten minutes ago. He's gone after
your daughter now. I follow. Mo-
go alone It's the only way I know
how you feel about It, but believe me.
the thing for you TO 90 IS TO ind some
way to summon British troops Now
the quicker you 80, the quicker I'm
of. l can't-daren't move while
you're here
Farrell eyed him strangely. IN
so" he said after pause. But
why cant I"
There are just two white men liv.
ing, Colonel Farrell. who can go where
l am going to look for your daughter
tonight I'm one Of them. The other
!s-you know who"
"One of us is mad" said Farrell
with conviction. u think you are"
"Or else I know what I'm talking
about In either event you only hinder
me now. Please go"
The Virginian followed him to the
doorway. Farrelrs horse, a docile
well-trained animal, had come 10 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 off toward the
city. Amber passed back through the
bungalow TO the bund
He lifted his voice and called: "Ohe.
Dulla Dad"
There came a soft shuttle of feet on
the stones behind him.. and the stunt.
ed. Whitehead figure Of Dulla Dad
stood at his side. making respectful
obeisance "Hazoor,"
You damned spying scoundrel!"
Amber cried. onraged. You've been
waiting there by the window, listen
! ing"
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