The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-16

when Lord Greystolte would furnish
guides to lead them safely back into
country with which Frecoult's head
man was supposedly familiar.
In his guise of French gentleman
Of leisure, Werpar found little diff
Guilty in deceiving his host and in in.
gratiating himself with both Tarzan
and Jane Clayton; but the longer he
remained the less hopeful ne became
of an easy accomplishment Of his de-
signs.
Lady Greystolse never rode alone al
any great distance from the bungalow
and the savage loyalty of the ferocious
Waziri warriors who formed great
part of Tarzan's followers seemed to
preclude the possibility OF a success
full attempt at fercible abduction, or
Of the bribery OF the Wazirl them.
selves.
A week passed, and Werper was no
nearer the fulfiliment of his plan, in SO
far as he could judge, than upon the
day of his arrival. but at that very
moment something occurred which
gave him renewed hope and set his
mind upon an even greater reward
than q wOman's ransom.
A runner had arrived at the bunga
low with the weekly mail, and Lord
Greystoise had spent the afternoon in
his study reading and answering let
tiers. At dinner he seemed distraught,
and early in the evening he excused
himself and retired. Lady GreystOke
following him very soon after. Werper.
sitting upon the veranda. could hear
their voices in earnest discussion. ami
having realized that something OF un-
usual moment was afoot, he made his
silent way to a point beneath the win
dow Of the room in which his host and
hostess slept.
Lady Greystoke was speaking as
Werper came within hearing.
II always feared for the stability OF
the company" she was saying; 'but it
seems incredible that they should have
failed for so enormous a sum-unless
there has been some dishonest manipu-
lation."
"That is what 1 suspect" replied
Tarzan; ''but whatever the cause, the
fact remains th have lost every
thing, and there is nothing for it but to
return to Opar and get more"
."Oh, john" cried Lady Greystoke,
and Werper could feel the shGdder
through her voice, SIS there no other
way? I cannot bear to think of you
returning to that frightful city"
"You need have no fear" replied
Tarzan, laughing. II am pretty well
able to take care of myself. and were
I not, the Waziri who will accompany
me will see that no harm befalls me.
There is no ether way half SO easy to
obtain another fortune, as to go to the
treasure vaults Of Opar and bring it
away shall be very careful, Jane,
and the chances are tnat the inhab-
itants of Opar will never know that
have been there again and despoiled
them of another portion Of the treas
ure, the very existence of which they
are as ignorans of as they would be Of
its value"
The finality in his tone seemed to
assure Lady Greystoke that further
argument was futile, and SO she abaD-
doned the subject.
Werper remained, listening, for a
short time, and then, confident that he
had overheard all that was necessary,
and fearing discovery, returned to the
veranda, where he smoked numerous
cigarettes in rapid succession before
retiring.
The following morning Verper an
nounced his intention of making an
early departure, and asked Tarzan's
permission to hunt big game in the
Waziri country on his way out-per-
mission which Lord Greystoke readily
granted.
The Belgian consumed two days in
completing his preparations, but final
" got away with his safari, accom-
panied by single Waziri guide whom
Lord Greystoke had loaned him. The
party made but q single short march
when Werper simulated illness, and
announced his intention of remaining
where he was until he had fully recov
cred. AS they had gone but shor'
distance from the Greystoke bungalow,
Werper dismissed the Waziri guide,
telling the warrior that he would send
for him when he was able to proceed.
The Waziri gone, the Belgian sum.
moned one of Achmet Zek's trusted
blacks to his tent, and dispatched him
to watch for the departure of Tarzan,
returning Immediately to advise Wer-
per of the event and the direction
taken by the Englishman.