The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-01

OF tne natives tney would not under-
stand. II the baboon returned to
camp 1t made her weak to realize
how slender the chance was. She took
the tabaret and placed 1t beneath the
window and stood upon it.
Jock! here, Jock"
The baboon gave her his paws. Dcft-
iy she tied the blade of grass round his
neck. Then she struck her hands to-
gether violently. The baboon vanished.
frightened at this unexpected treat
ment.
He Is gone
The colonel did not reply, but began
to examine his chains infinitely.
Kit, there's no getting me out Of
here without files. II there is any res.
cue you go and return. Promise"
II promise"
Then they sat down to wait.
And Ahmed in his search came to
the river. Some natives were swim
ming and sporting in the water. Ahmed
put question. oh. yes they had seen
the strange looking ape Cfor balloons
did not habitate this part of the world)
he had gone up one of the trees near
by. Colonel Hare had always used
peculiar whistle to bring Jock, and
an hours perseverance rewarded him,
and then he found the blade Of grass.
dungeon window by tree. Kathlyn."
That was sufficient for Ahmed. lie
turned the baboon over to the care Of
one of his subordinates and hurried
away to Bruce's camp. only to find that
he had gone to the Colonels. Away
went Ahmed again tireless. He found
hn
Ahmed"
Yes. sahib Listen" lie told his
tale quickly.
orders to shoot me IL they catch me
within the walls of the city. I must
disguise myself in some way"
"I'll find you an Arab burnoose.
hooded Sahib and that will hide you.
1t will be dark by the time We reach
the city and we'll enter by one Of the
other gates That will allay suspicion.
First we must seek the house of
Ramabal. I need money for bribery"
Bruce searched his wallet. 1t was
empty. He had given all he had to the
Brahmn.
You lead. Ahmed I'm dazed.'
In the city few knew anything about
Ahmed. not even the keenest OF I'm
balla's spies. Cmballa had his sus-
picions but as yet he could prove
nothing. To the populace he was a
harmless animal trainer who was only
too glad not In any way to he impli-
Gated with his master. So they let him
alone. Day by day he waited for the
report from Lal Singh but so far he
had heard nothing except that the Brit
ish Raj was very busy killing the fol-
lowers of the Mahdi in the Sudan. II
was subtle inference that for the
present all aliens in Alfalfa must look
out for themselves.
"Sahib," he whispered. II have
learned something. Day. after day
have been waiting, hoping. Col. Sahib
lives. but where know not"
Lives"
AL In yonder prison. where later
We go. He lives. That is enough for
his servant. He is my father and my
mother and | would die for him and
his. All. Here is the north gate.
Bend your head. Sahib when We pass"
They entered the city without mis-
hap. No one questioned them. Indeed,
they were but two in a dozen who
passed in at the same time. They
thr AIDED the narrow streets quickly.
skirting the glow Of many dung fires.
for fear that Bruce's leggings might he
revealed.
When at length they came to the
house. Of Ramabai they did not seek To
enter the front. but chose the gate in
the rear of The garden. The moon was
up and the garden was almost as light
as day.
"Ramabai." called Bruce in a whis-
per.
The dreaming man seated at a table
came out of his dream with a start
a servant ran to the gate.
who calls?" demanded Ramabai,
suspicious, as all conspirators ever are
II Is J. Bruce" was the reply in
English Ringing aside his burnoose.
Bruce Sahib? Open" cried Rama
bal What do you here? Have you
found herr"
Ramabai's wife, Pundita, came from
the house. She recognized Bruce i'm
mediately.
The memsahib' Have you found
here"
Just moment Kathlyn Mcmsahlh
is in one OF the palace dungeons. She
must be liberated Tonight. We need
money to bride what sentrics are
about Bruce went on to relate the
incident Of the baboon. This proves
that the note was written not more
than three hours ago. She will prob
ably he held there tin morning. This
time We'll place her far beyond the
reach Of Imballa."
Either my money or my life. In a
month from now"
WHAT asked Ahmed.
"Ah, ! must not tell" pundta stole
close to Ramabai.
Ahmed smiled.
we have elephants but little way
outside the city. We have pulling
oh aims. Let us ~ of at once. II is not
necessary tn enter the city, for this
window, Ahmed says, Is on the outside
We car easily approach the wall in
roundabout way without being seen.
Have you money!"
From his belt Ramabai produced some
gold.
THAT will be sufficient. To you then
the bribing. The men, should thcpe be
any. will bark to you. Come" con-
cluded Bruce, impatient to he on.