Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

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another extensively. Amber cool
enough outwardly and inwardly boil
ing with rage that he should have
walked into the trap with his eyes
open. Salig Singh trembling with re-
sentiment but holding himself in with
splendid restraint
AS for me-, continued Amber Il
suspect I'm Inc most Hopeless ass in
the three Presid ncies, if that's any
comfort TO you, Salig Singh Now
what d'you want with me?'
A shadowy smile softened the black
ness of the Ratput's wrath He shrug-
ged and moved HIS hands slightly. ex-
posing their palms. subtly signifying
his submission
Thou art my overload" he said
quietly, with silky Difference. In
time thou wilt see how thou hast
wronged me, For the present, | re-
main thy servant | harbor no re-
sentiment, owe thee naught but loyal
ty. await thy commands"
THE dickens you dol" Amber
whistled inaudibly. his eyes narrowing
as he pondered the man You protest
lot, Salig Singh. II you're so much
at my service why, prove It."
BY way of reply Salg Singh lifted
ais sword in its scabbard from its
fastcpings at his side and, with mag
niflcent gesture, cast 1t clanking to
the floor between them. A heavy Eng
fish army pattern revolver followed
it. The Rajput spread ont his hands.
Thou art armed, my lord, he said.
T., at thy mercy. If thou dost mis-
Judge my purpose Ia causing thee to
be brought hither, my life is in thy
hands"
"Oh, yes" Amber nodded. That's
very pretty. But presuming l chose to
take it,"
Thou art free as the winds of the
morning. Zee. then" Salig Singh
strobe to the outer door aud threw
it open. "The way of escape is clear
not even locked
The lamplight fell across the stone
landing and made visible the waiting
boat with Dulla Dad sitting patiently
at the oar.
u see.' assented Amber. "Well?"
Salig Singh shut the door gently.
IS there more to say" he enquired.
Il have shown thee that thou art
free"
Well. then. what do you want2
Why have you brought me hera?'
why didst thou come? There was
no force used: thou diost come oil
thine own will-thine own viii, which
is the will of the Body, hazoor!"
"Oh, damnation, Why d'you insist
on beating round the bush forever?
You know well why came Now,
what do you want?"
My lord, l move, IT seems. in the
ways OF error, A little time ago the
words of the Voice were made known
to thee in far land; thou didst an
swer, coming to this country A few
days agone | myself Cid repeat to you
the message of the Bell: thou didst
swear thou wouldst not answer. yet
art thou here in Kuttarpur. Am | to
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