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made I speak few words, enough to make myself known to the populace. will make bargain with you. will give you five times five thousand rupees if you will deliver safely in Peshawer. On my part l promise to say nothing, nothing"
 Umbaah raised both his hands in astonishment. He knew why that form had stirred his recollection. You" He laughed and clapped his hands his Kathyn realizing that it useless attempt to this turned and started to but he intercepted her My queen, my bride that be, the golden houri Five times five thousand rupees woul. Tot purchase a hair of your head'
 '' I m your queen!' But she -ad it without heart What. Do you believe that? Having passed the or deas you nuli6ed the effect by running away. Yot will be whatever I choose O. it vil be legally done You shall with the council, and the four of U shall decide An, you would not be my wife,
 "Y You shall die, Durga Ram" she replied, and it vii be the death of pariah dog"
 "Ah. Still tIat spirit which loved. Why, did no, buy you without knowing who you were? Are you mine? At this very moment I ould place you in m, zenona and who would know: And you woult any to know
 Are you without mercy"
 Mercy: l know the word But have amb ton which surpasses all other things. My wife you shall De- or worse But legally. always legally" He laughed again and swiftly caught her in lis She struggled like tgress, but without avail. He covered her facs and neck with kisses then thrust her aside Poor little fool, II you had whined and whmpered should have let you go long since. But there burns within spr: I must conquer. and conquer will
 Kathlyn stood panting against pillar Had she hed weapon her hand she would Lave killed him withor: compunction, crushes poisonous viper.
 Legally. Why. all the crimes in Hind done under that word It is the shibboeh of the British Raj. Le galy. Come"
 II will not str.'
 Then be carried he replied, 5eckoning his servants No. mo-.
 An We'll then we Il ride together in the palanqun." To struggle would reward her with nothing but shame and humiliation. she bent her head the inevitable
 passionate longing be revenged upon this began her She wanted the feel of his brown throat in her fingers wanted beat him to his knees to twist and crush him But she was woman and she had not the strength of a
 Behold" cried Umballah later. he entered the presence of the council, behold slave of mne." He pushed Kathlyn forward. This day bought her for five thousand rupees"
 The council stirred nervously.
 Do you recognize her:' e1ultantly
 The council whispered to one another
 Legally she is mine though she has been queen. But by running away she has forfeited her rights the law of the ordeals. Am 1 right
 The council nodded gravey. They had pot yet wholly recovered from their bewildernent.
 On the other hand. her identity must remain secret till lave developed my plans' continued Umballah.
 You all courtng terrible reprisal. said kath- lyn. :" I beg of you kill do not proong my torture. my misery have harmed of you, but you have grievously harmed One seeks aid of the British Raj and there many soldiers
 The threat was ill timed.
 The head of the council said to Umbalah: It would be wise lock her up for the We all face great complication
 . very wise council. agreed Umbaah, knowing that he had but O say the word destroy them all And she shall have company. I would not have her lonely. Come majesty; degn follow your humble servant" Umballsh ashamed.
 Kathyn was led to a cell in the palace prison. whose walls she had but little while viewed in passing, and thrust inside A single window admitted faint light Imballah remained by the door. chuckng softly Presently. her eyes becoming accustomed to the dark, Kathyn discovered chained to pillar The man suddenly leaned forward.
 Kit my Kit,r
 Father.'
 She caught him her breast il her strong young arms crooned to him and kissed his matted head And they stood that way for long time.
 At this very moment appeared before the council wild eyed disheveled young man. How he had passed the palace guard of them knew.
 :" \ white woman brought into this room forcbly few minutes ago. 1 demand her. And by the God of my father will tine heart of every of you if YOU deny me. She is white she is of m race.
 "There is no white here. Bruce Sahib.'
 "You lie, :" thundered the young man.
 Two guards in quickly.
 |" I say you lie She to enter here
 The man is mad Besides. it is sacriege for him to enter our presence in this manner. cried of the council. " Seize him."
 fierce struggle between the guards and Bruce fol- lowed but his the city and the attendant excite ment had weakened him. He arried away, still fight ing manfuy.
 In the meantime Umba ah concluded that the reunion had lasted long enough. He caught kathlyn roughly by the shoulder and pulled her away
 |" Behold Colonel Sahib. Mine l bought her this day in the slave mart Legally mine Now will you tell me where tlnt silver basket lies hidden, with it's gold and game:'
 Father do not tell him " warned kathyn " So long