The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-09-17

Iudt uIuOuulCO ululOSl " q . SA~s
had been Victoria. safe in death; Tor
among the savage men Of savage A.
RIGA there are fates worse than death
for women.
The others had crowded in beside
him. and one had lighted a torch OF
dry twigs. which for a few seconds H.
Illuminated the interior Of the cave
brightly. In that time they saw that
the man was the only, occupant and
that he was helpless from fever.
Beside him lay the stone spear that
had slain Old Rafles. Each Of them
recognized it. bow could 1t have been
brought to him?
1.-The zebra killer" said Brown.
whats that beneath his heady Looks
like a khaki coat"
Barney drew it out and held It up.
"God!" cried Curtiss. ITS hers!"
HE must have rome down there
after we left. got bis spear and stolen
your sister," said Brown.
Curtiss drew his revolver and push
ed closer toward the unconscious Nh.
1.-THE beastr' be erowled. "Shoot-
ing's too good for him. Get out Of the
way, Barney: I'm going to give him
all six chambers"
mo-" said Barney quietly.
"WhyY" demanded Curtiss. trying to
push past Custer.
because l don't believe that he
harmed Victoria" replied Barney.
That's sufficient reason for waiting
until we know the truth. Then l
won't stand for the killing Of an un.
conscious man. anyway"
Hes nothing but q beast-a mad
dog" insisted Curtiss. HE should be
killed for what be is. I'D v have
thought to see you defending the man
who killed your sister,"
Don't be a fool. Curtiss." snapped
Barney. I'VE don't know that Vic
man has been helpless from fever for
a long time. There's a wound in his
head that was probably made by your
| shot last night
III he RECEIVERS from that he may
be able to throw some light OF Vic
WI Ia . OIo0PpC0A 0uNCs ~ uCSNIOp0
that he has harmed her I'm the to
demand an accounting-not y9u. As l
| said before. I do not believe that this
man would have harmed a hair Of my
sisters head"
"What do you know about him?"
demanded Curtiss.
II never saw him BEFORE" replied
Barney. II don't know who he is or
where be came from, but | know
Well. never mind what l know. except
that there isn't anybody going to kill
him other than Barney Custer"
Clusters right" broke in Brown.
ut would be murder to kill this fell
low in cold blood. You have jumped
to the conclusion. Curtiss. that Miss
Custer is dead. II we let you kill this
man We might be destroying our best
chance to locate and rescue her."
As they talked the gaunt figure Of
the w%olfhound. Terkoz. crept into the
cav He had not been killed by the
Arabs blow. and a liberal dose of cold
water poured over his bead had helped
to hasten returning consciousness.
He nOsed. whining. about the cavern
as though in search Of Victoria.
The men watched him in silence aft
er Brown had said: III this man harm,
ed Miss Custer and laid out Terkoz
the beast II be keen for revenge.
Watch him. and If Curtiss is right
there won't any Of US have to avenge
your sister. Terkoz II take care OF
that. | know him."
well leave it to Terkoz." said Bar.
ney.
After the animal had made the cOm.
plete rounds of the cave. shifting at
every crack and ~crevice. he came to
each OF the watching men, nosing them
carefully.
Then he walked directly to the side
of the unconscious M. licked his cheek
and. lying down beside him, rested
his head upon the mans breast sc
that his fierce. wolfsh eyes We're
pointed straight and watchful at the
group of men opposite him.
"There!" said Barney. leaning down
and stroking the beasts head.
The hound whined up into his face
but when Curtiss approached he rose
bristling. and. standing across the
body Of M. growled ominously Al
him.
You'd better keep away from him
Curtiss." warned Brown. HE always
has had a strange way with him in hi
likes and dislikes. and he's a mighty
ugly customer to deal with when he'i
crossed. He's killed one man alread.
"a big Wamboli spearman who wal
stalking Greystoke up in the nortl
country last fall. Let's e II he's go
1t in for the rest Of u.s."
One by n Terkoz suffered the 9th
ers to approach NJ. Only Curtis
seemed to his savage. protective
instinct
As they discussed their plans for tn
immediate future M opened his eye
with a return. of consciousness.
At sight Of the strange figures abou
him he sat uD and reached for hi!