The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03

 WY brush, where he liberated her, Ahmed drove
 Umbalah and his panic stricken soldiers the of the hill Umbalah could be distinguished by his robes and turban, but in the moonlight Ahmed and his followers all of color like cats in the dark With mad joy in his heart Ahmed could resist pro- polling the furious regent downhi using the butt of his rife and pretending he did know who 1t he treating with these indgntes. And Umballah could not tell his assaiant because he given oppor tuniiy turn.
 Soor! :" Ahmed shouted. Swine! Take that, and that, and that'
 Stumbling on Umbalah cried in pain; but he did not ask for mercy.
 Soor Tell your master, Durga Ram how bites this gun butt shall tell mine the pleasure it gives to administer it. Swine Ha, you stumble Up with your' Batter and bang Doubtless Ahmed would have pro longed this delightful entertainment the steps of the palace full of soldiers appeared the of the hil and Ahmed that 1t hs turn to take to his hees
 Swine! 7" with parting blow which Umbalab to his knee tell your that if he harms the little Memsahb in the palace he shall die Let him remember the warnings received and let him forget what certain dungeon holds!"
 Umbalah staggered to his feet his sight blinded with 1ars of pain He sober enough now, and Ahmeds lal rang his ears like cluster bes What certain dungeon holds " Stumbling down the hill urged
 Ahmed's blows, only thought occupied his mind to Peak his vengeance for the.e indgntes inno- ent girl. But fear entered his craven soul, -aven all cruel souls Some knew
 He fell into the of his troopers and they carried i'm litter thence to the palace. His back GOV rd with bruises, and but for the thickness of his he have died unde the beating which had thorough and mastery. What certain dun geon holds In his chamber Umbalah called his peg of brandy and champagne, which for did hold usual For the first time in his life Durga Ram, so-called Jmballah, knew what agony But did it him think with pity of the asonies he had caused them? Not in the least
 When Ahmed rejoined his people 6athlyn was leaning against her fathers shoulder smiling wanly.
 Where is Umballah3" cried Bruce, seixing Ahmed by sne
 'On the way to the palace!' Ahmed laughed and told when he had accomplished.
 Bruce raised his hands in anger
 But, Sahib !" began Ahmed, not comprehendng
 And having him :n hands, ou let him go!" Ahmed stood dumfourdei. His jaw gagged his rife clipped his hands and fell with clank at his feet You are right, Sahib. minimizing fool May Allah forgive mel"
 We could have held him hostage. and tomorrow morning we all could have left Aaha free unhindered God forgive you, Ahmed for not thnking!'
 In the heat of battle, Sahib, does not alway, hink of the morrow" But Ahmei's head fell and his chin touched his breast That be- Ahre of the secret erv,ce should spite overshadow forethousht to ,e called to account for it! He Lisgraced
 Never mind. Ahmed" said Kathlyn kindly What is done is done. We must find safety. We shall have hide in the jungle tonight And there s sister You should have thought Ahmed"
 "Umballah will not harm hair of her head" replied Ahmed, lifting his head
 Your work has tiled his with venom" declared Bruce hotly
 And my worlds Sahib, have filled his veins with water,'' replied Ahmed, now smiling.
 What do yoh meany dsnanded the Colonel
 Ask Ramabai Perhsps he will tell you"
 That" returned Ramaba. is of less importance at this moment than the method to bs used in berating the daughter of Colonel Sahb Lsen The people are snsry because they not permitted to be present the sac rifce to Jugsernaut To paeif them Umhallah w havs