The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

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 a deep, strong voice He
proved himself a 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 a soldier
and a sailor, and we believe you are peculiarly
we'll equipped for the work we wish you to
undertake. 1t is a sea-going expedition, involv-
ing danger of disaster on one hand and the
couse OF liberty and a substantial reward
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 It was the old
cry of Egypt for the Egyptians" which is not
yet dead and probably will not die for CEN
turtles If ever. 1t was Arab Pasha who had
made the last desperate fight under this slogan,
and 1t was his release from exile that was
sought by the plotters, in order that he could
renew the war for native liberty.
Through spies it had been learned that Arab
was confined at a point near the coast only
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 to rescue him seem
ingly never entered the minds of those re-
sponsible for his safekeeping.
Yet that was precisely what was asked to
accomplish.
l promptly assured the old patriot, whose
anxiety and excitement were shown in his blaz-
ing eyes. that l would cheerfully assume
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delivery at almost any point that might be
designated. H
With gesture which indicated that every
thing was settled in his mind and that it>was
necessary for me only to name my terms to
have them agreed to- Regal said he anticipated
no difficulty on that point and suggested that
return the next afternoon or evening to meet
his associates, the inner circle OF the revolu-
tionary party.
Regal was waiting for me and with him were
five of his countrymen.
1t was urged by them and agreed that
should take no part in the actual rescue OF
Arab, but remain on the ship to guard against
any surprise by water and to be ready to steam
westward as soon as the party returned.
was to stand in close to the shore just after
dark, with all lights doused and it was thought
that Arab would be safe on board long before
sunrise SO that we could be well clear of the
land by daybreak
When finally started back to my hotel Ialla
and her attendants were waiting for me in the
alley for it was not wide enough to 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 out?" she in
quired anxiously, as l bowed low before her
Her voice. which had been longing to hear,
was soft and clear, as we'll became her, and
her radiant beauty alone shone forth through
the darkness.
Thanks to your cleverness," replied, it
has turned out we'll"
"Then you are going to rescue my uncle"
she exclaimed delightedly. Her sparkling eyes
famed with excitement and, as If to seal the
compact, she extended her hand, which l first
pressed and then kissed. Then I slipped it
through my arm and started to walk, out Of
the shadow into the moonlight, and she accom-
panied me without protest We walked long
and talked much. and some of it was interest
ing
The next night found my way alone to
Royals abode and received the first payment
Z of 10000 pounds, in Paris exchange There
was final conference and took my depar-
ture with many good wishes. Ialla and her
two women attendants were waiting for me.
as had been arranged and my love-mahing
was resumed where had left off on the pre-