The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-18

was only ruthless and preda-
tory after the manner OF his
kind \ thrill Of admiration
tingled his sp.ne. The women OF ms
race were chattels. lazy and inert, with
cat fire. merely drudges or playthings.
Here was one worth conquering.
white flame to be controlled. To bend
l,r without breaking her, that must he
MS method Of procedure. The skin UNI
,,r her chin was as white as the heart
ut a mangosteen, and the longing to
sweep her into his arms was almost
irresistible.
\ high priest spoke to kathryn.
What does he say?' she asked.
THAT YOU must marry me-"
Tell him i refuse"
t'mhalla shrugged and repeated her
words Here the Council Of Three in
i,rposed. warning Kathlyn that she
mus, submit to the law as it read. There
was no appeal from 1t.
Then | shall appeal to the British
raj"
"How?" asked Cmballa urbaneiy.
swiftly she stepped TO the front OF
the platform and extended her arms.
1t Was an appeal. She pointed to I'm
balla and shook her head. Her arms
went out again. a low murmur rippled
over the pressing crowd; it grew In
volume. and frown of doubt fitted
pyer tmballas brow. The soldiers were
-waying restlessly.
kathryn saw this sign and was quick
to seize upon its possibilities. She re-
newed her gesture toward them. 1t
seemed that she must burst forth In
their maddening tongue: Il appeal to
the chivalry OF Allaha' Sol
diers. you now wear my uniform! Lib
crate me-"
But her tongue was mute: yet her
Eyes, her face. her arms, spoke elo-
uuently enough to the turbulent soldiers.
i,csides, they welcomed the opportunity
to show the populace how strong they
were and how little they feared Cmballa.
At nod from their leader they came
rOmping up the steps to the dais and
surrounded kathlyn. A roar came from
the populace: an elephant trumpeted;
the pariah dogs barked.
Cmballa stepped back. his hand on
. his jcwelled sword. He was quite UNI
prepared for any such fragrant mutiny
mutny from his angle Of vision.
though in law the troopers had only
responded to the desire Of their queen.
lie turned questioningly to the council
no further.
His confreres appreciated the dam
ger in which their power stood. They
announced that It was decreed to give
the queen a respite Of seven days in
which 10 yield. 1t would at least hold
the bold troopers on the leash till they
could be brought to see the affair in
is true light by the way OF largess In
10 Oh hAn hn
was at the bottom Of the sack.
priest read from a scroll the law.
explaining that no woman might rule
unmarried. Because the young queen
was not conversant with the laws Of the
state she would be given seven days.
Thus the durbar ended.
With diplomacy which would have
graced better man Umballa directed
the troopers to escort kathlyn to her
chamber in the zenana. He had in
mind seven days. Many things could
be accomplished in that space Of time.
For the present" he said, smiling at
Kathlyn, the God Of your fathers has
proven strongest. But Tomorrow!
All, tomorrow! There will be
seven days. Think, then. deeply and
wisely.
your khitmatgar Rao Is a prisoner
1t will he weeks ere your presence Is
known here. You are helpless as bird
IN the net. Struggle II you will; you
will only bruse your wings.
The British Raj? The British Ra
does not want great border war. and
! can bring down ten thousand wild
hill men, outlaws bet Ceen whom and
the British Raj there " a blood feud
ten thousand from a land where there
is never peace. only truce. In sever
days. Salaam. heaven born!"
She returned his ironical gaze calmly
E over the shoulder OF a trooper.
"Wa!t." she said. II wish you tc
understand the enOrmity OF your crime.
"Crime?' with elevated eyebrows.
"Yes. You have abducted me-"
mo. You came Of your own fret
will"
1.-THE white men Of my race will moi
pause to argue over any such subtlety
Marry you? do not like your color
, A dull red settled under Umbala'i
skin.
II merely wish to warn yOu." sh'
went on. that my blood will be upoi
your head. And woe to you II dt is
There are white men who will not avail
the coming Of the British Raj"
,~~Ats; yee,- essser Abrsve,. hardy A1nest