St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-11-07
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The Adventures Of Kathlyn
By Harold MacGrath


white elephant doomed into sight. the
old Brahmin who had charge Of him
went for Joy. He was still person
ase. respected, salaamed to, despite
the preponderance Of Mohammedans.
His sacred elephant!
Bala Khan was Joyous. Here was
the sacred elephant once more in the
compound, and not piece out OF his
treasure chest. He was in luck. In
the midst Of his self-congratulations
came the alarming news that Q large
body Of men were seen approaching
across the desert from the direction of
Allaha. Bala Khan. his chiefs and his
guests climbed to the top Of the wall
and beheld the spectacle in truth. It
REQUIRED but single look through the
binoculars to discover to whom this
host belonged.
"Umballa!" said Ramabai.
"Ah! Durga Ram, to pay his r.
spects." Bala Khan rubbed his hands
together. It had been many moons
since he had used q tulwar.
The colonel examined his revolver.
coldly. The moment Umballa came
within range the colonel intended to
shoot. This matter was going to be
settled definitely, here and now. So
long as Umballa lived. q dread mem
ace hung above Kathlyn's head. So.
then. Umballa must die.
Bala Khan was for beginning the
warfare at once, but Bruce argued him
out of this. Let them first learn what
Umballa intended to do. There might
be no need Of shedding blood.
"You white people must always
talk" grumbled the khan, who was q
fghting man. born Of race Of Tight
ers yet to bow the head to the yoke.
1T 10 better to kill and talk after
ward. I have given my word to pro-
tect you. and the word Of Bala Khan 10
90 sound 90 British gold"
FOR that" said Bruce, thanks"
Keep your men from the walls."
cried Kathlyn. and bring me the
white elephant. I would deal with this
man Umballa."
(, Her request was granted. 30 when
Durga Ram and his soldiers arrived
before the closed gates they beheld
kAthlyn mounted on the white ele-
plant. alone.
What wish you here. Durga Ram?"
she called down to the man on the
richly caparisoned war elephant.
you! Your father and those who
have helped you to escape"
Indeed! Well, come and take u.s.
n would speak with pala Khan," i'm
periously.
4 aFou WIN deal with me alone" de-
elared Kathlyn.
Umballa reached for his rifle. but 4
loud murmur from his men stayed his
impulse"
q TT ID the sacred white elephant.
hishness. None dare fire at that" his
captain warned him. Those with him
or upon him are in sanettty."
Tell Pala Khan" said Umba1la.
controlling his rage a. best he could.
tell Bala Khan that would be his
friend, not his enemy"
i "Bala Khan" doomed q voice from
the other side Of the wall. cares not
for your friendship. Whatever the
memsahib says 10 my word. What!
Does Alfalfa want war for the sake Of
gratifying Durga Rams sptte9 Be-
gone. and thank your evil gods that I
am not already at your lying. treach-
erous throat, Take yourself Of. Durga
Ram. The people Of Bala Khan do not
make war on women and old men. The
memsahib and her friends are under
my protection"
Il will buy them!" shouted Umballa,
rscollscting the greed Of Bala Khan.
my word 10 not for sale!" came
back.
Kathlyn understood by the express
sion ON Umballa's eeuntenance what
was taking place. She smiled down at
lsf enemy.
$50 be It, Bala Khan" snarled Um-
balla, his rage no longer on the rein.
TN one months time / shall return.
and of your city there will not be one
stone upon another when leave I'll"
Zone month" Ramabai laughed.
why are you always smiling. Rama
bait" asked Bruce.
7 have had q dream. sahib." an
swered Ramabai. stu smiling. "Umr
talla will not return here"
"Fou could tell me more than that. :
7 could. but will not" the smile Civ.
Ing way to sternness.
II ! only knew what had become Of
Ahmed" said the colonel, when the
last Of Umballa's soldiers disappeared
whence they had come Il should feel
content"
we shall md. or he win llnd ~. IL
10 b alive" said Kathlyn. NOW let
~ make ready for the last Journey.
One hundred miles to the west 10 the
Arabian guilt. It is q caravan port, and
there viii be sailing vessels and steam
ships" She shook him by the shout
aefS 1oyously. Dad, we are going
aome. homel"
Kit lwant to see Winnie!"
the word sent a twinge Of pain
through Bruce's heart. Home! Would
he ever have q real one? Was che 10
g out Of his life at lasta Kathlyn
Hare.