Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
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the absence of his daughter, whom hc
thought had been again abducted by the
marauders. With 30 men, he was already
mounted to go In search of her when the
two rode into the douar.
His Joy at the safe return OF his daugh
ter was only equaled by his gratitude tc
Tarzan for bringing her safely to him
through the dangers OF the night. and his
thankfulness that she had been in time
to save the man who had once saved her.
No honor that Kadour-b ben-Saden could
heap upon the ape-man in acknowledge
nent of his esteem and friendship was
neglected When the girl had recited the
story Of the Staying of ell adrea Tarzan
was surrounded by mob of worshipins
Arabs-it was a sure road to their ad-
miration and respect.
The old sheik insisted that Tarzan re-
main indefinitely as his guest. He even
wished to adopt him as n member of the
tribe, and there was for some time a
half-formed resolution in the ape-nian' s
mind to accept and remain forever with
these wild people, whom he understood
and who seemed to understand him. His
friendship and liking for the girl were
potent factors in urging him toward an
affirmative decision.
Had she been a man, he argued. he
should not have hesitated, for 1t would
have meant friend after his own heart,
with whom he could ride and hunt at
Will; but as II was they would be hedged
by the conventionalities that are even
more strictly observed by the wild nomads
of the desert than by their more civilized
brothers and sisters. And in little
while she would be married to one of
these swarthy warriors, and there would
be an end to their friendship. So he de-
cided against the sheik's proposal. though
he remained week as his guest.
When he left, Kadour- ben-Saden snd
ttFn tUnrr riD frs1a yyff n IN
Bou saada. While they were mounting
in the douar of Kadour-ben-Saden the
morning of their departure, the girl came
to bid farewell to Tarzan.
~ have prayed that you would remain
with us she said simply, as he leaned
from his saddle to clasp her. hand in
farewell, "and now I shall pray that you
will return
There was an expression of wistfulness
in her beautiful eyes, and a pathetic
droop at the corners of her mouth. Tar
zan was touched.
who knows?' and then he turned and
rode after the departing Arabs.
Outside Bou SRada he bade Kadour-
ben-Saden and his men good-by, for
there were reasons which made him wish
to make his entry into the town as secret
as possible, and when he had explained
them to the sheik the latter concurred in
his decision. The Arabs were to enter
Bou Saada ahead of him. saying nothing
as 10 his presence with them. Later Tar
zan would come in alone, and 20 di-
rectly to an obscure native inn.
Thus, making his entrance after dark.
as he did, he was not seen by any one
who knew him, and reached the inn un-
observed After dining with Kadour-ben-
Gaden as HIS guest. he went to his former
hotel by roundabout way, and, coming
In by rear entrance, sought the pro-
prietor, who seemed much surprised to
see him alive.
Yes. there was mail for monsieur; he
would fetch it. No, he would mention
monsieur's return to no one Presently
he returned with a packet of letters. One
was an order from his superior to lay
on on his present work, and hasten to
Cape Town by the first steamer he could
get His further instructions would be
awaiting him there in the hands of an
other agent whose name and address were
given. That was all-brief but explicit
Tarzan arranged to leave Bou Saada
early next morning. Then he started for
the garrison to see Captain Gerard, whom |
the hotel man had told him had returned |
with his detachment the previous day.
He found the ofiicer in mis- quarters |
he was filled with surprise and pleasure |
at seeing Tarzan alive and well.
+WheD Lieutenant Gernois returned |
and reported that he had not found you |
at the spot that you had chosen to re-
A4AlN WAAle Lnt utldCnllGnL was bCOuIlnBt
! was flied with alarm We searched the |
mountains for days. Then came word |
that you had been killed and eaten by
lion. AS proof your gun was brought 10 /
US. Your horse had returned TO camp /
the second day after your disappearance.
We could not doubt. Lieutenant Gernois
was grief-stricken-he took all the blame |
upon himself It was he who insisted on
carrying on the search himself 1t was
be who found the Arab with your gun.
He win be delighted 10 know that you
are safe"
Doubtless said Tarzan. with grim
lmlie.
'He IS down in the town now. or 1
Ihould send for him." continued Captain
Gerard II shall tell him as soon as he
.efurns
Tarzan let the officsr think that he had
been lost. wandering finally into the
1ouar OF Kadour- -ben-Saden, who had es-
eorted him back 10 Bou saada AS soon
as possible he bade the good'ofheer adieu.
ana hasfened hack into town. At the
native inn he had learned through Ka-
ionF- ben -saden. a piece OF interesting in
formation. II told OF a black bearded
ahite man who went always disguised
as an Arab. For a time he had nursed
) broken wrist. Most recently he had
been away from Bou saada, but now he
aas back. ana Tarzan knew bis place OF
'oufcal ltlent ~ WAS Tor thefe ne headed.
Through narrow. sinking alleys, black
s Erobus, he groped ana then up a
1ekety stairway. az the end OF which
was a closed door and a tiny. unglazed
sindow. The window was high under
.he low caves Of the mud building. Tar
san could just reach the sill He raised
anself slowly until his eyes topped Il,
ihe room within was lighted. and az
able sat Rokon ana Gernoia Gernois
aas speaking.
'Rokon YOU are a devilr he was say
nz "Xou have bounded me until / have
asl The laer shred of my honor You
ave driven me b murder for the blood
+ that man TaTzan $ on my hands. Il
& nare not that that other devils spawn.
zauiFitla. Htiii kuew my secret i should
dH yea here tonight with my bare
a1ileH laughed You would nor 40
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