The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-15
COPYRIGHT 1915 @ CTfS VUOO0

sprang up when he heard the yelIS from the en-
campment, but believe he is there now"
Got the horses all right?" Guest inquired.
Everything is waiting the professor replied
III have one more try then" Guest declared.
He made his way slowly through the undcR
growth to the spot which the professor had ints.
Gated. Close to the trunk Of tree Craig
standing. Feerda on her knees before him.
She speaking a broken English.
Dear master. you shall listen to your slave.
These people your enemies. It would be all
in a few minutes You have but to say tho
word. Ny father IS eager for q. No onc would
know"
Craig patted her head. His toIe h!icd with
tho deepest dependency.
1T is impossible Eeerda." he saii. You noe
understand. canno: tell you everything. Some
times I almost think tia: the best ching could
60 would be 10 return with theu, TO the countries
you know nothing Of"
That's what you going to do anyway"
Quest declared suddenly making his appearance.
Hands up.
He covered Craig With his revolver but his arm
scarcely extended before Feerda sp-ane at
him like little wildcat He gripped her with his
left arm and held her away with difficulty.
Craig" he continued. you're coming with l..
You know The way to Port Said and want you
you know why. Unite that sash from your waist
Quickly"
Craig ohevea. He had the stupeacc air of n man
who lost TO- time his voliton-
Tie !: to the tree Quest ordered. Leave room
enough
Craig did as he was TOLD Then he turned and
for moment Ga he pushed Feerda towards II.
Craig. with wonderful spring. reached his side
aca Kicked the revolver away. Before Quest could
s.ooo it he the glitter OF tho
others knife pressed against his chest.
Listen" Craig declared I've made rp ny
mind won't go back America I've had
enough Of being hunted all the worla. This
time think Ill rid myself of of you, at any
will yon?"
The Interruption was unexpected that Craig
lost his Through opening in the trees,
only few feet away. Lenora had suddenly ap
peared. She. too held revolver. her hand was az
steady rock.
Drop your knife" she ordered Craig.
He obeyed without hesitation
Now tie the sash around the girl
He obeyed mechanically. Quest took Craig by
the collar and led him to the spot where the others
we're waiting They hosted him a horse.
Already behind them they could the fare OF
the torches from the returning Mongars
You know the way to Port Said" Quest whis-
pered See that you Iced there. There will
be trouble mind. If you don't"
Craig made reply. He rode of II front OF the
little troop. covered al! tins time by Quests
vclver
so far my instinct tell ne the professor
agreed, Il believe that heading in precise
y the right direction
They galoped steadily TIE moon high
and higher until it became light day. Often
the professor raised himself In his saddle and
peered forward.
This column Of soldiers would march at night"
he remarked. Il hoping AZ the time that We
nay meet them
Quest fell little behind 70 his side, although
re never LETT off watching Craig
"I-ooK behind you. professor" he WHISPERED.
II the far distance were number " little black
specks. growing every moment larger. Even at
that moment they heard the low. 2ong call 81 the
Mcagars.
They are gaining on u.s." Quest mottered
The two girls. white though they wore, bent over
their horses.
We'll stick to 1t till the last moment" Quest
continued. then we'll turn AID let them have it
They raced on for another milo or more 4 bull
let whistled over their heads. Quest frightened
his reins
NO good" he sighed, Wed better stay and
fight it out, professor. Stick close to Leuora."
They drew up and hastily dismounted. The
Mongars closed in around them y cloud had
dr!fted in front OF the moon. and in the darkness
it almost impossible to their whereabouts
They heard the chiefs voice
Shoot first that dos of Craig"
There a shrek Suddenly Feerda. breaking
loose from the others. raced across the little divt
sion, She flung herself from her horse,
Tell my father that you not faithless.s
she pleaded They shall not kill you,'
She chung to Crais's neck. The bullets be-
ginning whistle around them now. All of .
sudden she threw up her arms, Craig. in fury.
turned around and fred into the darkness. Then
suddenly. though the bidding of
spoken word. there a queer silence Every.
distinctly conscious Of alien sound
the soft thud OF many horses feet galloping from
the right; then sharp, English voice of command.
Hold your fire, men. Close in to the left there.
Steady"
The cloud suddenly rolled away from the moon.
A long line of horsemen were Immediately visible
The officer in front forward.
Drop your and surrender he ordered.
sternly
The Mongars who outnumbered by twenty
to one obeyed without hesitation. Their chief
seemed unconscious. even. of what had happened.
He his knees bending the body OF
Fee-da. half supported in Craigs arms. The officer
turned to Quest
Are you the party who left Port Said for the
Mongar camp" he asked
Quest nodded
They took into the ju1ge-just escaped
They'd caught us here. though. and I'm afad
we're about finished if you hadn't come along We
are not EngEsh-were American"
Same thing" Officer renIied he hold ouk