The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-03-04

again that night It would be upon tn
farther side Of the Gateway of Swords
For himself. his path Of duty lay clea
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' thar
ne had of Farrell's presence befors
him.
He thought swiftly of Dulla Dad.
parting admonition: "You shall fint
but one way to Kathiapur."
well. sir? Well?" Exasperated b.
bis silence the Political sprang to his
feet and brought the ridins.crop
against his leg with a smack like q
gun-shot. Have you nothing to say
Don't you realize what It means when
white woman disappears in this land
OF devils! Good God! you stand there,
doing nothing. saying nothing. like a
man with q heart of stone!"
Speak French" Amber interposed
quietly. He continued in that tongue,
his tone SO steady and imperative that
1t brought the half-frantic Englishman
to his senses. Speak French. You
must know that we're spied upon
every instant: every word We speak
10 overheard. probably. Tell me what
happened-how It happened keep
eool!"
You're right: beg your pardon. :"
Farrell collected himself. There's 1T
tie enough to 90 on. y,ou dis
appointed u this morning. During the
day We got word from ! secret but
trustworthy source to look out for
trouble from the native side. Never
theless, Raikes and 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 tho Residency was deserted
only We found Garrison bound.
gagged. and nearly dead Of suffocation
In closet. He could toll us nothing
had been set upon from behind Not
servant remained. But, by
the way your man Doggott came in
by tho evening dak-tonga.''
Where's Raikes?"
Gone to the palace to threaten Sa-
Zig Singh with an army CORPS"
You know the telegraph wires are
cutr'
Yes, but how"
Never mind how know-the
story's too long. The thing to do Is to
get troops here without q days de-
lay"
But how?"
Take Raikes. Clarkson, and Dog.
gott and ride like hell to Badshah
Junction. Telegraph from there. The
Tour OF you ought to be able to fight
your way through"
But. man, my daughter!"
Il know where to find her-or think
do. No matter which, I'll ind her !.
and bring her back to you safely. or
die trying You spoke Just now Of I
secret but Trustworthy source Of In.
formation: work with It this night.
can't mention names-you know
Why: but that source was in this room
ZEN minutes ago. He's gone after
FOUR daughter now. l follow. MOL |
70 alone. It's the only way. l know
low you feel about 1t. but believe me,
he thing for you to do IL to find some |
way to summon British troops. Now
he quicker you 60. the quicker I'm
~. can't-daren't move while
,ou're here"
Farrell eyed him strangely. 'Ill
TO-" he said after pause. but
why can't u
There are Just two white men liv-
ng. Colonel Farrell. who can 20 whore
am going to look for your daughter
onight I'm one Of them. The other
s-you know who"
"One Of us Is mad" said Farrell
With conviction. Il think you are"
"Or else know what I'm talking
bout. In either event you only hinder
ne now. Please CO."
The Virgfnian followed him to the
Doorway. Farrell's horse, a docile.
animal. had come to the
dge OF the veranda to wait for his
Master. Otherwise the compound was
g empty az the night was quiet.
dounting. the Political waved q silent
arewell and spurred OF toward the
ity. Amber passed back through the
bungalow to the bund.
He lifted his voice and called: "Ohe,
hula Dad!"
There came q soft shuffle Of feet on
he stones behind him. and the stunt
d, white-clad figure Of Dulla Dad
TODD at his side. making respectful
beisance. "Hazoor!"
You damned spying scoundrel!"
mber cried. enraged. You've been
'aiting there by the window. listen.
lg!"
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
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