Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-05

had time to in this land. The thought caused her to
smile, despite her despair.
When the elephants were properly saddled with the
howdahs Umballah gave his attention the prisoners
He hailed them iovally. They old friends. What
could he do for them?
Conduct to the seaport" said the Colonel and
on word of honor will tell you where have hid
den the treasure"
TIo" jeered Umballah, arms akimbo I'D be a fool
to put my head into such trap. you too we'll
Yet am not wholly without heart. Tell me where It
lies and will let you 60"
Cut our threats at once, you beast, of us
will tell you under any conditions those have
named. Men," the Colonel continued this man is an
migrate, thief, and a murderer He has promised you
much gold for your part in this But the end he viii
cheat you and destroy you"
Urmbaah laughed They have already had their
Soon they will have more But talk with them
plead urge promise. No more questions7 Well, then
listen Reveal to the and you may go free
If you refuse l shall take you back to Aaha-not pub
icy, but secretly-there to inhic what punishments
fit"
I have nothing to say" replied the Colonel
No? And thou, white goddess?"
kathyn stared his head her face expressionles
1t stirred him more than outspoken contempt would
have done.
And you, pretty one? Umballah eyed Winnie
spccuatiyely
Winnie drew closer to her sister, but that was ALL
So be it, Alfalfa it shall be, without meddirg
hamahal back to the gurus who love you so! He
dropped his banter " You call me a murderer l admit
it, have killed the who was always throwing
his benefits into my face who brought me up not as a
companion but plaything. He is dead. l slew him
After the first what two or three more crimes Of
this order?" lie snapped his fingers ~ want that
treasure, and you will tell where it before am
done with YOU You will tell me on your knees gladly
gladly! Now, men, There is long journey before US
The Colonel Katllyn, and Winnie were forced int
one howdah while Umballah mounted the other As
for the quasimahouts they not particularly happy
behind the ears of the elephants who with that keen
appreciation of their herd understood nstnctvey that
they had to do with novices But for the promise Of
gold that danged before their eyes, threats Of violent
death could not have forced them upon the elephants
They started east, and the jungle closed in behind
them.
As for Umbalah, he cared not what became of the
other prisoners.
They We're being held captive in of the village
huts The chief had pleaded in vain. He was disbon
ored for they had made him break word to the white
people So be it, Sooner later the glitter Of gold
would leave their and they would to him and
beg for pardon.
Moonlight. The village slept. Two fishermen sat
before the hut combining the prisoners, on guard An
elephant squeaed in the distance Out Of the shadow
HeeA ieoparu, then another The guards jumped TO
their feet and scrambled away life TO the near
est hut crying the alarm Bruce opened the door which
had no lock- and forth 1t was natural that the
eopards should give their immediate attention TO the
TWO men IN flight. Bruce, realizing what had happened
called softly to Ramabai and Pundita and the three Of
them stole out into the night toward the camp Bruce
did not expect to find any there What he wanted
was to arm himself and to examine the bowIder
Meantime Ahmed returned with the truant elephant
TO una nothing but disorder and evidences struggle
tent was overturned the long tampled and the
ColoneIs sola-opee hat lay crumpled near Kathlyn's
tent
Al, all" he walled But, being a philosopher. his
wailng was Of short duration He ran to the bowlder