The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-21
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In GArena

In the Arena.
While Bruce and two OF his nien
carried Kathlyn out OF harms way to
the shelter Of the underbrush. where
be liberated her, Ahmed drove umbel.
Ia and his panic.stricken soldiers over
the brow of the hill. umballa could
be distinguished by his robes and turs
ban, but In the moonlight Ahmed and
bis followers were all OF o color, like
cats in the dark. With mad Joy In his
heart Ahmed could not resist propei-
ling the furious regent down hin. using
the butt of his rife and pretendins he
did not know Who'll was he was itheat-
Ing with these indignities. And um-
balla could not tell who his lnssailant
was because he was given no foppors
tunity to turn.
"soor." Ahmed shouted. Swine.
Take that, and that, and tthatlr
Stumbling on, Umballa cried out
In pain; but he did not ask for mercy.
"Soor! Tell your master. Dnrsa
Ram, how bites this gun butt as ] shall
tell mine the plenlure q gives me to
administer 1t. Swlne!f Ha, You STUN.
BILE! Up with you'll"
Batter and bang. Doubtless Ahmed
would have prolonged this delightful
entertainment to the very steps OF the
palace, but q full troop OF soldiers up
peared at the foot ofithe Hill and Ahs
med saw that it was now It's turn to
take to his heels!
"Swinc!" with a parting blow which
sent Umballa to his knees, tell your
master that II he harms the ittlemem-
sahib in the palace he shall die! Let
him remember the warnings that he
has received, and let him not forget
what a certain dungeon hptdsl"
Umballa staggered to his feet, his
sight blinded with tears Of pain. He
was sober enough now. and Ahmed's
final words rang in his ears like a
clamor OF bells, What a certain dun.
geon holdst" Stumbling down the hill,
urged by Ahmed's blows, only one
thought occupied his mind: 70 wreak
bis vengeance for these indlgnities
upon an innocent girl. But now o new
fear entered his craven soul. craven as
all cruel souls are. Some one knewt
He fell into the arms OF his troop
ers and they carried him 20 q Hitter,
thence to the palace. His back was
covered with bruises, and but for the
thickness OF his cummerbund he must
have died under the beating. which
had been thorough and mastery.
What a certain dungeon holas," In
his chamber Umballa called for his
reg Of brandy and schampagne. which
FOR some reason did not take hold as
usual. For the frat time IN! his life
Dursa Ram, socalled Umballa, knew
what agony was. But aid It cause him
to think with pity Of the agpnies he
had caused them? Not In the least
When Ahmed reiolned his peIyie
Kathlyn was leaning against her faith.
cr's shoulder smiling wanly.
Where is zumballa?. cried Bruce.
Selling Ahmed by the arm.
"On the wayltoSthe tpalacel" Ahmed
laughed and told what he had accom-
plished.
Bruce raisedIhis hands In anger.
"Rut. sahib!" began Ahmed, not
compromising.
"And, having him FMS your hands, you
let him Eo!".
Ahmed stood dumfounded. HIS Jaw
sagged, his rife clipped from his
banda and fell with a clank at his
feet.
you are right, sahib. I am an un.
thinking fool. MaytAllahi forgive mel.
we could have held him q hostage.
and tomorrow morning we all could
have left Alfalfa free. unhinderedi God
forgive you, Ahmed, for not think
lng!"
In the heat OF battle. sahib, n
does not always think OF the morrow"
But Ahmed's head fell and his chin
touched his breast. That he, Ahmed
CT the secret service. should let spite
overshadow forcthought and to be
called to account for III He was dis
sraced.
Never mind, Ahmed said Kathlyn
kindly. What Is done is done. We
must find safety. We shall have to
hide in the. Jungle tonight. And there
Is my sister. You should have thought.
Ahmed
"Umballa viii not harm q hair OF
her head" replied Ahmed. lifting his
head.
Your work has filed his heart With
venom declared Bruce holly.
sand my words. sahib. have filed
his veins with water replied Ahmed,
now smiling.
what do you meant" demanded the
colonel.
eAsk Ramasal! Perhaps he VIII tell
That returned Ramabai. rs OF
less Importance at this moment than
the method to be used In lfberating the
daughter Of Colonel sahib, Listen. The
people are angry because they we're
not permitted to be present at the sac
rifce to Juggernaut. 10 pacify them
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