Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
The Sixth of the Fu-Mdnchu Stories
(/~HE net IS closing IN said Maryland smith.
- Let us hope upon big CATCH rephe
with a laugh

castle dancing in the autumn maze Inc fea -
beautiful Thames side about US
This was one Of tangible clues upon when
thus far Glanced but at last II seeneo fdee.
that we were narrowing the resources OF mat enemy u
tbe white race writing his name over Ensla
IN characters Of blood. Doctor Fu-Msncnu
we did not hope; but at least there was every p
Of DESTROYING one OF the enernys strongholds.
We had circled upon map tract of country CUT
nv the Thames Windsor for its center within
that house used by the most hshy orsan1
group the history OF crlmlnologs 30 Hiueh "e ne
E,sn :, we found the house this likely enough
10 4nd II vacated by FManchu and his mysterious ser
wants we were prepared. But 1t would be base oe
stroyed = :,
We were working upon methodical plan' ana al
though co-operators were Invisible 'hese hulno
~ fewer than tueve-al them experienced men mus
Ear we had drawn blank the place for which Smith
and were making clearly into v1e"-an o'u
mansion situated in extensive walled srouhus- ,
the river behind turned sharply to the rlsht aios
j, lane Ranked by high wall On an open patch OF
ground as we passed noted gypsy caravan An ola
woman was the steps her wrinkied lace oene
her chin resting n the palm OF her hand
scarcely glanced at her. but pressed on nor oio
notice that my friend no longer was beside me was
all anxiety some point whence might
obtain view Of the house. all anxiety to know if this
was the abode of mysterious enemy-the place where
he amid his weird company where he ofeo ms
deadly scorpions his bacilH reared ms POISONOUS
fungi whence dispatched his murder ministers
Above all perhaps if this would prove TO Do
the hiding place beautiful slave girl who was sucn
q potent factor doctors plans, but tWo-eoseo
sword which, yet. hoped to turn upon Fu-Manchu-
Even the hands of master a "omahs beauty -
dangerous weapon.
4 cry out behind me- turned quickly. <Aiu
sight met gaze.
NayIand engaged in furious struggle
with the old gypsy His long arms clasped about
her he was roughly dragging her out into the roadway
she fighting like wild thing silently hercey.
Smith often surprised but at that sight frankly
thought that bereft of reason ran PACK
and had almost reached the of this incredible
contest and Smith evidently hard put to It 10
hold his own, swarthy, with DIG rings IN
ears eaped from the caravan
one quick glance threw in our direction. and made
toward the river.
Smith twisted round upon me. never releasing his
After him Petrie.' he cried. after him! Don't
let him escape! dacoit'
Nv brain in a confused whirl; mind yet disposed
to friend had lost his Senses the WORD
"dacoit' sufficient.
started down road after the heetly running man.
did he glance behind him. SO that ne eS'-
IDENTIFY had pursuit The dusty read rang
beneath flying footsteps. That sense OF fantasy
which claimed often enough in those days OF our
struggle genius whose victory meant the
victory of the yellow the white. now had me
its grip again. actor in one OF those cream
of the grim Ft-Manchu drama
Out grass and down to the rivers brink ran
the gypsy gypsy, but one OF that TAR moro
brotherhood. the dacoits. was close upon his
heels But not prepared for him to leap IN among
the the margin Of the stream; and seeing MIN
this pulled quickly. Straight into the water No
plunged that he held some object In his hand
He waded out: dived. and gained the bank ana
looked to right had vanished completely Only
overwhelming rings showed where he had been.
had him!
For directly he he would be visible
from bank and with the police whistle which
carried could. necessary summon of the men In
hiding across the stream waited wild FOWL noated
sereney past this strange invasion Of his
precincts full minute waited. From the lane behind
Smiths voice.
Don't let him escape. Petre!"
lifting my the water, waved my
hand reassuringly But still the dacoit did not rise
searched the in all directions far as my eyes
G @ cona nd he hsd yed too
entangled In the weeds and was drowned Win
glance to right and left and some feeling OF awe =,
noondayI turned Smith had the woman securely:
splash behind warned lnstinctlyely. duek ed;
to It owed d my s lie For as rspdy
the sunlight that few out over grass bank and fen
With unsd and back dusty e
1ra be faint an s @ sre 9s e calm %
OF the water The reach lonely of rowers Out
snd ne Witt anh S only sasi
ps ae0 s river WITHIN the range Of the
.t sS.
2 sher @ lie eoa not s0l h
manly remained below water lons: yet he
seaisd among hidden the bank
Mn t fss
back aa asna S aSay and
Smith Ny fearful were we're no. Issze and
me and with n my @ o ge0 arn % end about
the s
hAes Spa9 do 1s n it mean Began
interrupted me-
.Where is he dacoit?' he demanded rapidly.
he seemingly possesses the attributes OF
hsh' | replied. L cannot pretend to say
he lifted her 10 mine laughed
Her musical not that a.
SIN held captive, it was familiar,
and looked closely into the
tricked you,' said Smith, angry in his
voice is that you have in your hand?"
l showed him the knife, and told him had
possession
Il .xnow,' he raped Il Il. was in the water
yards from where stood. You
eeen him. Was there nothing visibe?"
Nothing
The laughed asain-and again l wondered.
"A wild fowl, added Nothing
4 wild FOWL snapped Smith. YOU
recoIlectlons OF the habits of wild
this particular specimen
old trick Petrle put good Tor ii in decoy
Y ddcots head concealed fowl!
lie certainly made good his how
Smith" said. somewhat crestfalen. why you
OBTAINING this gypsy woman
Gypsy woman he laughed, hugging her tightly
made an impatient movement. Use your old
man
lie jerked the frowsy wig her head-and beneath
cloud OF disordered hair that shnmered in
sunlight.
a wet sponge Will do the rest' he
Into widely wonder. looked .
of the and beneath all the dsfgurns
disguise picked out The charming features the
Gr There were tears the artihciay whitenei lashes
and she submissive
This time. said friend hardly. I'VE have fairly
captured her. and will hold