The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-07-19

easy Identification he will be known here as
Regal though that was not his name
Il am glad TO see you, Boynton Pasha" was
his greeting, In n deep, strong voice He
proved himself man OF action and advanced
himself greatly in my esteem by giving no time
to idle chatter. I'VE know you well" he said
through trustworthy information as n soldier
and a sailor, and we believe you are peculiarly
we'll equipped for the work we wish you 10
undertake. 1t is a seagoing expedition, involv.
ing danger of disaster on one hand and the
couse OF liberty and n substantial reward on
the other Are you willing TO attempt it?"
IF you are open TO reasonable terms and
am given full command OF the expedition will
gladly undertake IT," replied IF It furnishes
real adventure | will be quite willing TO accept
that in part payment for my services"
Without further ceremony he let me into the
whole plot At the bottom OF Il was the old
cry Of Egypt for the Egyptians" which is not
yet dead and probably will not die for cen
turtles If ever. IL was Arab Pasha who had
made the last desperate fight under this slogan,
and II was his release from exile that was
sought by the plotters, in order that he could
renew the war for Eative liberty.
Through spies II had been learned that Arab
was confined at a point near the coast only n
short distance from Colombo. the capitol OF
Ceylon. He was allowed considerable freedom.
the custody OF only a small guard His escape
was regarded as impossible and the idea that
an attempt might be made 10 rescue him seem
ingly never entered the minds of those re-
sponsible for his safe-keepng.
Yet that was precisely what ] was asked 20
accomplish.
l promptly assured the old patriot, whose
anxiety and excitement were shown in his blaz.
ing eyes that ! would cheerfully assume re-
sponsibnity for Arabrs rescue and his safe
delivery at almost any point that might be
designated
with a gesture which indicated that every.
thing was settled I'm his mind and that IL was
necessary for me only 10 name my terms 10
have them agreed TO- Regal said he anticipated
no difficulty on that point and suggested that
return the next afternoon or evening 10 meet
his associates, the inner circle OF the revolu-
tionary party
Regal was waiting for me and with him were
FIVE Of his countrymen.
II vas urged by them and agreed that
should take no part in the actual rescue OF
Arab. but remain on the ship 10 guard against
any surprise by water and 20 be ready 20 steam
westward as soon as the party returned 7
was TO stand ln close 20 the shore just after
dark with all lights doused and Il was thought
that Arabi would be safe on board long before
sunrise so that we could 5e well clear Of the
land by daybreak
When finally started back 20 my hotel Ialla
and her attendants were waiting for me in the
alley for n was not wide enough 10 be called
a street They started on ahead. but We had
gone only few short blocks when her four
companions walked briskly away and she wait
ed for me IN deep shadow.
How did your business turn out7" she IN
quired anxious'y. as I bowed low before her.
Her voice which had been longing 20 hear
was soft and clear, as well became her. and
her radiant beauty alone shone forth through
the darkness
Thanks 20 your cleverness" 7 replied "it
has turned ont we'll"
Then you are going 20 rescue my uncle"
she exclaimed deiRhtedly Her sparkling eyes
famed with excitement and. AZ n 20 seal the
compact she extended her hand which J fret
pressed and then kissed Then I slipped n
through ny arm and started 20 walk out o'
the shadow into the moonlight and she accom-
panied me without protest We walked long
and talked much. and some of Il was interest
ing
The next night 7 found my way alone 20
Regars abode and received the first payment
~ 10000 pounds IN Paris exchange There
was n final conference and I took ny depar
ture with many good wishes. lalla and her
two women attendants we're waiting for me-
az had been arranged. and my love-making
was resumed where had left on on The pre-